Histamine HISTA

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Histamine

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Histamine

EPIC Order Name

Histamine Determination, Plasma

Clinical Info

Measure histamine that was released in vivo prior to collection of the specimen; evaluate possible systemic mastocytosisLimitationsResults for this test are for research purposes only by the assay's manufacturer. The performance characteristics of this product have not been established. Results should not be used as a diagnostic procedure without confirmation of the diagnosis by another medically established diagnostic product or procedure.

Specimen Type

Blood

Specimen Volume

Container

Lavender Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube
Specimen Volume: 2 mL of plasma ( 1.0 mL min)
 Collection Instructions: Frozen plasma 
   Note: Separate plasma for cells within 20 minutes of collection.

Transport Instructions

Specimen Stability

Unstable Room Temperature or Refrigerated
 14 Days Frozen
 Note: Separate plasma for cells within 20 minutes of collection.

Methodology

Enzyme immunoassay (EIA)

Days Performed

TAT: 4-7 Days

Performing Laboratory

LabCorp Burlington, NC

CPT

83088
 
TAT: 3 - 4 Days

PDM

5902490

Result Interpretation

Forms