Ham's Test
Order Name
HAM'S TEST
Test Number: 0102000
Revision Date 04/05/2012
Test Number: 0102000
Revision Date 04/05/2012
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Ham's Test
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Visual |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 10 mL | Whole Blood | EDTA (Lavender Top) | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | Collect normal control at the same time the patient is collected. If the collection occurs in the physician's office, it is the responsibility of that office to collect a specimen from a normal person. The control must be collected using the same specimen requirements as the patient sample. NO HEMOLYSIS. | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Mon - Fri |
| Expected TAT | 1 Day |
| Clinical Use | Used in the diagnosis of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria and or myelodysplasia. |
| Notes | Must be scheduled in advance with Hematology. (918) 744-2500, (800) 722-8077. |
| CPT Code(s) | 85475 |
| Internal Comments | Collect normal control at the same time the patient is collected. Control must be collected using the same specimen requirements as the patient. NO HEMOLYSIS. |
| Lab Section | Hematology |