Histamine (1)

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • LAB1033
  • Soft Test Code:
  • HISTB
  • Send Out Test Code:
  • 36586
Alternate Names
  • Histamine, Plasma

Specimen Collection & Preparation

Patient Preparation

Avoid direct sunlight. Avoid taking allergy causing drugs, antihistamines, oral corticosteroids, and substances which block H2 receptors for at least 24 hours before collection.


Specimen Requirements

1.0 mL Plasma from a Lavender Top Tube - EDTA in a Plastic Vial


Transport And Storage

7 days Frozen


Collection Instructions

Avoid Hemolysis

Centrifuge & freeze plasma immediately.


Minimum Volume

0.2 mL


Neonatal Volume

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

< or = 1.8 ng/mL 


Test Comments:

Results 2.2 ng/mL or less may include individuals with mild elevation of histamine due to limits of sensitivity of assay.


Methodology:
  • Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Quest - Chantilly
Days Performed
Tuesday
Friday
Departments
  • Sendouts - Clinical
Turn Around Time

1 to 5 days


Coding & Compliance

CDM

01422795


CPT Coding

83088