[Haptoglobin assay using the LKB 8600 reaction rate analyzer].

The reaction rate analyzer LKB 8 600 is used in a new haptoglobin evaluation method. This technique involves formation of peroxidatic complex between haptoglobin and horse or human hemoglobin (human hemoglobin is easier to prepare), then oxidation of gaiacol with registering of optical density rise. Results fit completely with those of the classical Technicon autoanalyzer technique. The method is accurate, fast, easy to perform, and appliable to large series, while necessitating only 10 mul of serum.