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HelpTEST ID FHAM Human Anti-mouse Antibody (HAMA)
Reporting Name
Human Anti-mouse AB (HAMA)Specimen Type
Serum RedSpecimen Required
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s), serum gel tube is not acceptable. Spin down and send 2 mL of serum frozen in a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum Red | Frozen | 90 days |
Method Name
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Reject Due To
| Hemolysis | Mild OK; Gross OK |
| Lipemia | Mild OK; Gross reject |
| Icterus | NA |
| Other | SST (serum separator tube) |
Reference Values
≤ 74 ng/mL
Day(s) Performed
Thursday
Report Available
7 to 25 daysPerforming Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols InstituteCPT Code Information
83520