Why do I need a haptoglobin test?
You may need this test if you have symptoms of anemia. These include:
Fatigue
Pale skin
Shortness of breath
Rapid heart rate
Jaundice, a condition that causes your skin and eyes to turn yellow
Dark colored urine
You may also need this test if you've had a blood transfusion. The test may be done with another test called direct anti-globulin. The results of these tests can show if you've had a bad reaction to the transfusion.
