--- title: Haptoglobin Test type: biomarker url: "https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/haptoglobin" also_known_as: - haptoglobin category: Blood Health units: - mg/dL order_price_usd: 101.99 order_item: Haptoglobin order_url: "https://www.test-well.com/tests/haptoglobin-test" reviewed_at: 2026-09-05 --- # Haptoglobin > Haptoglobin is measured with a standard blood draw; no fasting is needed. A typical reference range is 30.0 – 200 mg/dL. At TestWell it's $101.99 all-in as Haptoglobin, results in 2–4 business days, drawn at Quest or Labcorp. An out-of-range result is a prompt to look closer, not a diagnosis. Also known as: haptoglobin. ## Key facts | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Units | mg/dL | | Sample | Blood draw | | Fasting | Not required | | Results | 2–4 business days | | Price | $101.99 | | Labs | Quest or Labcorp | ## What does Haptoglobin measure? A protein that binds free hemoglobin from broken-down red cells. Drops when red cells are being destroyed faster than normal. ## What is the normal range for Haptoglobin? | Population | Reference range | | --- | --- | | age 18+ | 30.0 – 200 mg/dL | Reference intervals differ slightly between labs; the range printed on your report is the one to interpret against. Ranges are usually set so 95% of healthy people fall inside them. ## What does a high Haptoglobin mean? Can reflect inflammation or infection (haptoglobin is also an acute-phase reactant). ## What does a low Haptoglobin mean? Often reflects hemolytic anemia (red cell destruction). ## How do you get tested for Haptoglobin? | Order | Type | Price | Includes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Haptoglobin](https://www.test-well.com/tests/haptoglobin-test) | Single test | $101.99 | This marker | | [Comprehensive Anemia Workup](https://www.test-well.com/tests/comprehensive-anemia-panel) | Panel | $169.99 | 8 tests | ## Quest vs Labcorp vs BioReference | Lab | Available | Price | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Quest Diagnostics | Yes | $101.99 | Choose Quest at checkout; walk-in patient service centers in every state TestWell serves outside NY and NJ. | | Labcorp | Yes | $114.99 | Choose Labcorp at checkout; walk-in patient service centers in every state TestWell serves outside NY and NJ. | | BioReference (NY & NJ) | No | — | Not available in NY/NJ for this test. | - [What a high Haptoglobin means (causes, symptoms, next steps)](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/haptoglobin/high) - [What a low Haptoglobin means (causes, symptoms, next steps)](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/haptoglobin/low) ## Common questions about Haptoglobin ### Do I need a doctor's order to test my haptoglobin? No. TestWell's licensed physician network reviews and approves your order — usually within minutes. You can place an order online without an in-person visit or a referral from your own doctor. ### How long does it take to get Haptoglobin results? Most Haptoglobin results are available in 1–3 business days after your specimen arrives at the lab. You'll get an email the moment your results are ready, with everything viewable in your TestWell portal. ### How much does a Haptoglobin test cost? Our Haptoglobin starts at $101.99. That's the all-in price — no copays, no insurance hoops, no surprise bills. HSA and FSA cards are accepted. ### Do I need to fast before my Haptoglobin test? Fasting is not required for the Haptoglobin test. You can have your blood drawn any time of day. ### Which lab will process my Haptoglobin test? Your test will be processed by Quest Diagnostics, Labcorp, or BioReference depending on which is closest to you and which lab carries the test. All three are CLIA-certified and trusted by hospitals nationwide. You'll choose your lab during checkout from 4,000+ locations. ## Sources - [Mayo Clinic Labs](https://www.mayocliniclabs.com/test-catalog/overview/9168) - [MedlinePlus (NIH) — Haptoglobin (HP) Test](https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/haptoglobin-hp-test/) ## Related biomarkers - [Hemoglobin](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/hemoglobin) - [Hematocrit](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/hematocrit) - [White Blood Cell Count](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/white-blood-cell-count) - [Platelet Count](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/platelet-count) - [Red Blood Cell Count](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/red-blood-cell-count) - [MCV](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/mcv) - [Reference range lookup tool](https://www.test-well.com/tools/reference-range-lookup) - [Lab unit converter](https://www.test-well.com/tools/lab-unit-converter) - [All biomarkers](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers) --- Medically reviewed by Youmna DiStefano, MD (Medical Reviewer, TestWell); last reviewed 2026-09-05. Review policy: https://www.test-well.com/reviewers/youmna-distefano-md Canonical page: https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/haptoglobin Machine-readable catalog: https://www.test-well.com/api/catalog.json · MCP server: https://www.test-well.com/mcp · Overview for agents: https://www.test-well.com/llms.txt Prices are cash-pay, in USD, and include physician authorization; every order adds one flat $6 lab processing fee. Educational content is not a diagnosis — discuss results with a clinician.