label: Reduced haptoglobin level
label_lc: reduced haptoglobin level
description: "An abnormally low concentration of haptoglobin in the blood circulation. Decreased haptoglobin in conjunction with increased reticulocyte count and anemia may indicate hemolysis. Decreased haptoglobin levels can also occur in the absence of hemolysis, due to cirrhosis of the liver, disseminated ovarian carcinomatosis, pulmonary sarcoidosis, and elevated estrogen state."