ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Acid Hemolysin (Ham Test) : 0049010

Mnemonic: HAM

Methodology: Visual Identification of Hemolysis
Performed: Mon-Fri
Reported: 1-2 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Plain red AND lavender (EDTA).

Specimen Preparation: Separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection. Transport 3 mL serum (plain red) (Min: 1.5 mL).
AND
transport 5 mL whole blood (EDTA) (Min: 1 mL).


Storage/Transport Temperature: Room temperature. Specimens should be received within 24 hours of collection and testing must be performed within 48 hours of collection.

Remarks: Indicate patient's blood type on test request form.

Unacceptable Conditions: Serum specimens that have not been separated from the cells within 2 hours of collection.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: Unacceptable
Reference Interval:
Negative
CPT Code(s): 85475
Cross References: Congenital Dyserythropoietic Anemia Type II (Acid Hemolysin (Ham Test)), Ham Test (Acid Hemolysin (Ham Test))
 
 

 

 

 
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