Haptoglobin

 

Definition:  A measure of hemolysis or break down of red cells in the blood. Haptoglobin binds to released hemoglobin thereby reducing the level of free haptoglobin in blood.

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Normal value: 100-300 mg/100ml

Abnormality : High in hemolytic anemias.


Creator: Oluwole Ogunranti