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Is haptoglobin (mg/dl) test a blood chemistry test or hematological test?
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Haptpglobin: Is a transport protein for the breakdown of hemoglobin. If is used to assess for RBC destruction. When the haptoglobin Is low there is an association with increased hemolysis
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