Hemolysis is distinct from hemorrhage.
Hemorrhage is due to the lysis of capillary walls and release of the red blood cells into surrounding tissue. These two activities may occur in the same venom, or in separate venoms. Hemolytic activity of venom can be determined by applying venom to blood agar plates, and measuring the zones of hemolysis after several hours of incubation. Autoclave for 15 min at 15 psi. Add 18 ml egg yolk.