The short answer
Detects hemolytic anemia — measures a protein that binds free hemoglobin released from destroyed red blood cells, measured from a standard blood draw. At TestWell it costs $101.99 plus a $6 lab fee, needs no fasting, and results post in 2–4 business days. Physician-authorized with no doctor's visit or insurance needed; draw at Quest or Labcorp.
Hospital Lab
$300
cash pay
Other Labs
$120
+ lab fees
TestWell
$101.99
+ $6 lab fee
Haptoglobin is a protein produced by the liver that binds to free hemoglobin released when red blood cells are destroyed. When red blood cells are being destroyed faster than normal (hemolysis), haptoglobin is consumed rapidly and blood levels drop. Very low or undetectable haptoglobin is a hallmark of hemolytic anemia. This test is critical for diagnosing the cause of anemia when standard CBC and reticulocyte results suggest red blood cell destruction. It can also be elevated as an acute-phase reactant during infection, inflammation, or tissue damage.
Blood health testing evaluates your blood cells, clotting factors, and oxygen-carrying capacity to detect anemia, infection, bleeding disorders, and other hematologic conditions.
Anyone investigating unexplained fatigue, frequent infections, bruising, or as part of a routine health check.
Sample Type
Blood draw
Fasting
Not required
Results In
2–4 business days
Performed At
Quest or Labcorp
Your Haptoglobin results will include values for each of the 1 biomarker tested, along with reference ranges. Results are reviewed by a licensed physician before being released to your secure portal.
If any values fall outside the normal range, your report will include guidance on what that may mean and recommended next steps. You'll receive an email notification when your results are ready, typically within 2–4 business days.
Typical reference range layout
Lab reports show where your value sits relative to established reference intervals—your physician interprets this in context for you.
No fasting or special preparation required.
A Haptoglobin test costs $101.99 at TestWell — $107.99 all-in when ordered alone, because the $6 lab processing fee is charged once per order, with no draw fee or physician fee added. Hospital outpatient labs typically bill around $300.00 self-pay for the same test, and often more. With insurance, what you pay depends on your deductible and your plan's negotiated rate; TestWell's price is fixed before the draw and is HSA/FSA-eligible.
| Where you order | Price | One test, all-in | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| TestWell (drawn at Quest or Labcorp) | $101.99 | $107.99 | Includes the one $6 lab processing fee, charged once per order |
| Hospital outpatient lab, self-pay (typical) | $300.00 | $300.00 | Reference figure; hospital charges vary widely by facility and are often higher |
Lab test codes: Quest test code 502 · Labcorp test no. 001628. Competitor prices are read from the linked public pages and re-checked regularly; the labs' sites may add taxes or change prices without notice.
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Medically reviewed by Youmna DiStefano, MD · Last reviewed September 2026
TestWell Price
$101.99
+ $6 lab processing fee at checkout
No insurance needed · HIPAA compliant
Better value: the Comprehensive Anemia Workup
Save $103.93This test is part of the Comprehensive Anemia Workup — 8 tests · 23 biomarkers for $169.99, $103.93 less than à la carte.
$169.99$273.92
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