Test Details
Mnemonic
HAMAB
Ordering Code
3400191
CPT-4 Code(s)
83520
Specimen Information
Collect
Red top
Specimen Preparation
Centrifuge, remove serum from cells and send 1.0 mL serum in a screw capped plastic vial.
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Rejection Criteria
Serum separator tube (SST), gross lipemia
Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 24 hours
Frozen (-20°C): 21 days
Frozen (-70°C): 90 days
Refrigerated: 24 hours
Frozen (-20°C): 21 days
Frozen (-70°C): 90 days
Methodology
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Reference Range
≤74 ng/mL
Performing Laboratory
Quest
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes