ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0070036: Histamine, Plasma |
| Test Mnemonic: HIST-P | |
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Methodology: Enzyme Immunoassay
Performed: Mon, Thu Reported: 1-5 days |
| Specimen Required: | |
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Collect: One 3 mL lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA). Specimens must be collected in a pre-chilled tube. Collect on ice.
Transport: 1 mL plasma, frozen. (Min: 0.2 mL) Centrifuge at 2-8°C and separate upper two-thirds of plasma within 20 minutes. Transfer to a plastic transport tube and freeze immediately. Submit specimen in and ARUP Standard Transport Tube. Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.15 mL plasma, frozen. Remarks: CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. Unacceptable Conditions: Nonfrozen or hemolyzed specimens. Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 1 hour; Refrigerated: 1 hour; Frozen: 2 weeks |
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| Reference Interval: |
| 0-6 nmol/L |
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Please refer to Statement D in the Compliance Statements section in the front of the Laboratory Test Directory. |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 83088 |