Ham test
Ham Test
The Ham Test (pronounced: /hæm tɛst/) is a medical diagnostic procedure used to identify hemophilia A and B. The test is named after Dr. John H. Ham, who first described it in 1972.
Etymology
The term "Ham Test" is derived from the name of Dr. John H. Ham, a hematologist who first described the test. The word "test" comes from the Old French test, meaning "small vessel".
Procedure
The Ham Test, also known as the acidified serum test, involves the incubation of a patient's red blood cells in acidified serum. If the cells are lysed (broken down), it indicates the presence of Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH), a rare and life-threatening disease of the blood.
Related Terms
- Hemophilia: A group of hereditary genetic disorders that impair the body's ability to control blood clotting.
- Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH): A rare, acquired, life-threatening disease of the blood that leads to the destruction of red blood cells.
- Acidified serum test: Another name for the Ham Test, referring to the method used in the procedure.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ham test
- Wikipedia's article - Ham test
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