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Acid Hemolysis
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | Yes, contact Hematology, x3-1747. |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | AHEM |
| Performed by | Quest |
| Sendout? | Yes |
| Method | Complement Lysis |
| Container type | Lavender top |
| Amount to Collect | 5 mL blood |
| Sample type | EDTA whole blood |
| Preferred volume | 5 mL blood |
| Min. Volume | 1 mL blood |
| UCSF Rejection Criteria | Hemolysis. |
| Processing notes | A fresh sample is required. Refrigerate. Do NOT centrifuge. Do not freeze. Order Quest # 5512X |
| Ref Lab Rejection Criteria | Frozen sample. Hemolysis |
| Normal range | Negative |
| Synonyms | Ham's Test; Acidified serum ; Hereditary erythroblastic multinuclearity with positive acidified serum test; HEMPAS |
| Stability | Room Temp: 72 hours, Refrigerated: 4 days |
| Turn around times | Test performed daily. Turnaround time: 1-3 days. |
| Additional information | This test is indicated only for the rare cases of suspected HEMPAS (Hereditary Erythroblastic Multinuclearity with a Positive Acidified Serum Test). For PNH testing see Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria Cell Markers. |
| CPT coding | 85475-90 |
| LOINC code | 13533-5 |
| Last Updated | 10/2/2010 11:51:14 AM |
| Entry Number | 7 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667