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What is haptoglobin?

Haptoglobin is a blood protein made by the liver.


How is haptoglobin measured in rate nephelometry?

serum is mixed with a substance that will bind to haptoglobin. The amount of bound haptoglobin is measured using a rate nephelometer, which measures the amount of light scattered by the bound haptoglobin


Is haptoglobin low in b12 deficiency?

yes


Depletion of serum haptoglobin indicates what?

Depletion of serum haptoglobin typically indicates hemolysis, the breakdown of red blood cells. In this condition, haptoglobin binds to free hemoglobin released from lysed erythrocytes, leading to a decrease in its serum levels. This can be associated with various clinical conditions, such as autoimmune hemolytic anemia, infections, or certain hemoglobinopathies. Monitoring haptoglobin levels can help in diagnosing and managing these conditions.


Will haptoglobin levels increase or decrease after HTR?

It will decrease.


What color tube for haptoglobin?

The haptoglobin test is typically collected in a red-top tube, which does not contain any additives. Alternatively, it can also be collected in a serum separator tube (SST).


How are haptoglobin levels affected?

Haptoglobin levels can be affected by factors such as inflammation, infection, liver disease, and certain conditions like hemolytic anemia. In response to these conditions, haptoglobin levels may decrease as it is used up to bind free hemoglobin in the blood. Conversely, haptoglobin levels may increase in response to some inflammatory conditions.


What occurs in anemia?

so many red cells are destroyed that most of the available haptoglobin is needed to bind the released hemoglobin. The more severe the hemolysis, the less haptoglobin remains in the blood.


What occurs in hemolytic anemia?

so many red cells are destroyed that most of the available haptoglobin is needed to bind the released hemoglobin. The more severe the hemolysis, the less haptoglobin remains in the blood.


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What has the author Jan Pintera written?

Jan Pintera has written: 'The biochemical, genetic, and clinicopathological aspects of haptoglobin' -- subject(s): Haptoglobins


What happens to the liberated hemoglobin?

When hemoglobin is liberated from red blood cells, typically during hemolysis, it can enter the bloodstream. Free hemoglobin can be toxic and may lead to complications such as kidney damage. The body usually processes it by binding to haptoglobin, a plasma protein, which helps transport it to the liver for recycling. If haptoglobin levels are insufficient, excess hemoglobin can be filtered by the kidneys, potentially causing hemoglobinuria.