--- title: Haptoglobin Test type: test id: haptoglobin url: "https://www.test-well.com/tests/haptoglobin-test" price_usd: 101.99 lab_fee_usd: 6 all_in_usd: 107.99 cpt: 83010 category: Blood Health sample: Blood draw fasting_required: false results_in: "2–4 business days" labs: - Quest - Labcorp orderable: true reviewed_at: 2026-09-14 order_url: "https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=haptoglobin-test&utm_source=ai_agent&utm_medium=markdown" --- # Haptoglobin Test > 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. ## Key facts | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Price | $101.99 + $6 lab processing fee per order ($107.99 all-in for this test alone) | | CPT code | 83010 | | Sample | Blood draw | | Fasting | Not required | | Results | 2–4 business days | | Labs | Quest Diagnostics, Labcorp | | Biomarkers measured | 1 | | Physician authorization | Included — no doctor's visit, referral or insurance needed | | Payment | Card, HSA or FSA; cash-pay only (no insurance billing) | ## What does the Haptoglobin test tell you? Detects hemolytic anemia — measures a protein that binds free hemoglobin released from destroyed red blood cells. 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. **Clinical use:** Blood health testing evaluates your blood cells, clotting factors, and oxygen-carrying capacity to detect anemia, infection, bleeding disorders, and other hematologic conditions. ## Who should order it? Anyone investigating unexplained fatigue, frequent infections, bruising, or as part of a routine health check. ## Biomarkers measured - [Haptoglobin](https://www.test-well.com/biomarkers/haptoglobin) ## Price by lab | Lab | Test price | All-in (with $6 fee) | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Quest Diagnostics | $101.99 | $107.99 | Choose at checkout; walk-in patient service centers nationwide (not NY/NJ) | | Labcorp | $114.99 | $120.99 | Choose at checkout; walk-in patient service centers nationwide (not NY/NJ) | Rhode Island is not served. Prices are identical online and in the lab; no draw fee or physician fee is added. ## How much does a Haptoglobin test cost? 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. ## How do you prepare? No fasting or special preparation required. ## Related conditions - [Anemia](https://www.test-well.com/conditions/anemia) (D64.9) - Hematologic disorder (D75.9) ## Common questions about the Haptoglobin test ### How long do Haptoglobin results take? Most Haptoglobin results are available in 2–4 business days after your specimen arrives at the lab. You'll get an email the moment results are ready, with everything viewable in your TestWell portal. ### What sample is collected for the Haptoglobin? Blood draw. Sample is collected at a Quest, Labcorp, or BioReference patient service center near you, or via at-home phlebotomy where available. ### How much does the Haptoglobin cost without insurance? On TestWell, the Haptoglobin is $101.99. Quest Direct lists comparable tests at $120. Walk-in hospital labs typically bill $300 or more without insurance. Insurance is not required — pay one all-in price. ### Do I need to fast before the Haptoglobin? No fasting required for the Haptoglobin. No fasting or special preparation required. ### Where can I get the Haptoglobin done? The Haptoglobin is available at Quest and Labcorp patient service centers nationwide. Order online at TestWell, pick your preferred lab, and we'll generate a digital requisition for the location closest to you. ## How to order 1. Add to cart: https://www.test-well.com/cart?add=haptoglobin-test&utm_source=ai_agent&utm_medium=markdown 2. Create an account or sign in, confirm your state and preferred lab, pay by card, HSA or FSA. 3. A licensed physician authorizes the order (usually within minutes); the requisition arrives by email. 4. Walk into any Quest Diagnostics, Labcorp patient service center — no appointment needed at most sites. 5. 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