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Test Code
HAMAE
Test Name
Human Anti-Mouse Antibody
CPT Codes
83520
Expected Turnaround Time
6 - 9 days
Clinical Utility

This test is intended for the detection and semi-quantitation of human antibodies to mouse IgG (HAMA).
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Serum

Collection Container: Red Top, Plain

Alternate Collection Container: Gold Top, Serum Separator

Desired Specimen Volume: 0.4 mL
Collection Instructions
  1. Collect a red top, plain tube via venipuncture.
Processing and Submission Instructions
  1. Separate serum from cells.
  2. Transfer 0.4 mL of serum to a LabCorp PP transpak frozen purple tube.
  3. Freeze asap and transport on dry ice.
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory frozen. 
Stability Requirements

Refrigerated

24 hours

Frozen

 3 months at -70ºC

Freeze/Thaw Cycles

 Stable x1
Causes for Rejection
  • Nonserum specimen
  • Gross lipemia
Methodology
ELISA
Reference Intervals

 See patient report.
Limitations

The presence of Rheumatoid Factor (RF) and/or heterophilic antibodies in the sample may interfere with the assay and could result in false-positive values. Lipemic serum samples may interfere with the assay and could result in false-positive values.
Alternate Names
  • HAMA
Reference Lab
Labcorp Of America Holdings
Testing Schedule
Varies
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