Human Anti-Mouse Antibody (HAMA)
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Human Anti-Mouse Antibody (HAMA), Serum
Test ID: HAMA
Test
Method
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Report Includes
Specimens
Avoid gel separator tubes; Serum
Clinical Utility
The presence of Human Anti-mouse Antibody (HAMA) has been associated with patients receiving injections of Murine Monoclonal Antibody (MAB) for diagnostics and/or therapeutic purposes. HAMA produced in response to monoclonal antibody therapy may interfere with therapeutic efficacy. Therefore, it is recommended that baseline HAMA levels are determined prior to the initiation of therapy with murine-derived proteins.
Test Location
Quest Diagnostics, California USA
Test Version
13-Jun-2023
Specimen
Specimens
Avoid gel separator tubes; Serum
Collection Containers
Preferred
Serum red top (no gel)
Sample Volume
1.0 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Comment
Avoid gel separator tubes.
Collection & Handling
Handling Information
Store and send frozen.
Stability
| Ambient | Unacceptable |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 24 hours |
| Frozen | 21 days |
Additional Stability Information
Frozen -70°C: 90 days
Rejection Criteria
| Specimen | Gel-separator tube |
|---|---|
| Lipemia | Gross |
Test Version
13-Jun-2023
Performance / Interpretation
Method
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Turnaround Time
15 days
Results
| Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human Anti-Mouse Antibody (HAMA) | ng/mL |
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Test Location
Quest Diagnostics, California USA
Test Version
13-Jun-2023
Interface / Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|
| HAMA | 62411HUMAN ANTI MOUSE ANTIBODY (HAMA) | ng/mL |
Test Version
13-Jun-2023