Histamine, Whole Blood

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • LAB2639
  • Soft Test Code:
  • Send Out Test Code:
  • 70037
Alternate Names
  • Histamine

Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Requirements:

-OR-

1.0 mL Whole Blood in Green Top Tubes - Na Heparin in Plastic Vial
Minimum Volume:
0.2 mL Whole Blood*

* This volume does not allow for repeat testing

Collection Instructions:

Gently invert 5-10 times to mix well


Processing Instructions:

Transfer 1.0 mL of the well mixed whole blood to transport tube


Rejection Criteria:

Ambient Specimen

Refrigerated Specimen

 


Transport and Storage:
  • Ambient (18-24°C): Unacceptable
  • Refrigerated (2-8°C): Unacceptable
  • Frozen (-20° C or colder): 6 Months

    Separate specimens must be submitted if multiple frozen tests ordered 

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

180-1800 nmol/L


Methodology:
  • Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Documentation

Aid in evaluation of patient with allergic signs and symptoms, such as anaphylaxis; may assist in diagnosing and monitoring of mast-cell activation disorders.


Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • ARUP Lab
Days Performed
Monday
Thursday
Departments
  • Sendouts - Miscellaneous
Turn Around Time

1 to 5 days


Coding & Compliance

CDM

00913333


CPT Coding

83088