ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Histamine, Plasma : 0070036

Mnemonic: HIST-P

Methodology: Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Performed: Tue, Sat
Reported: 1-6 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA). Collect in a pre-chilled tube and on ice.

Specimen Preparation: Centrifuge refrigerated and separate upper two-thirds of plasma within 20 minutes. Transfer 1 mL plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube and freeze immediately. (Min: 0.5 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.

Unacceptable Conditions: Non-frozen or hemolyzed specimens.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: 1 hour; Refrigerated: 6 hours; Frozen: 6 months

Reference Interval:
Effective June 13, 2011

0-8 nmol/L
Interpretive Data:

See Compliance Statement D: www.aruplab.com/CS
CPT Code(s): 83088