Histamine, Plasma
Order Name
HISTAMIN
Test Number: 3630650
Revision Date 12/12/2022
Test Number: 3630650
Revision Date 12/12/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Histamine, Plasma
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Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) | 34316-0 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 2 mL (0.5) | Plasma | EDTA (Lavender Top) | Frozen |
| Instructions | Specimen Type: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube Specimen Storage: FREEZE Specimen Collection: Separate plasma and transfer specimen to plastic transport tube before freezing. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, PLEASE SUBMIT SEPARATE FROZEN SPECIMEMS FOR EACH TEST REQUESTED. Special Instructions: This is NOT the Leukocyte Histamine Release Test (LHRT). Specimen Stability: Ambient: Unstable, Refrigerated : Not Available, Frozen: 14 days |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 2 - 4 days |
| Clinical Use | Histamine is a mediator of the allergic response. Histamine release causes itching, flushing, hives, vomiting, syncope, and even shock. In addition, some patients with gastric carcinoids may exhibit high concentrations of Histamine. |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 144600 |
| CPT Code(s) | 83088 |
| Internal Comments | LOINC 34316-0 ADDED 5/18/15 11/1/17 link jk 05/20/19: Added unacceptable specimens; updated ambient stability - SN |
| Service Provided By |  |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |