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Test Code HISTOP Histamine, Plasma

Important Note

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

Additional Codes

70036

Methodology

Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay

CPT

83088

Specimen Type

Blood

Preferred Collection Container

LAV (EDTA) Prechilled tube on ice

Collection Volume

2.0 mL

Minimum Collection Volume

1.0 mL

Collection Instructions

Centrifuge refrigerated and separate upper two-thirds of plasma within 20 minutes. Transfer  plasma to aaliquot tube and freeze immediately.

Transport

Frozen greater than 6 hours, Refrigerated aliquot less than 6 hours

Rejection Criteria

Lipemic or hemolyzed specimens.

Specimen Storage and Stability

Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 6 hours; Frozen: 6 months

Turn Around Time

2-7 days

Lab Department

Referred Testing

EPIC Code

LAB1033

Acceptable Collection Container

Pink Prechilled tube on ice

Testing Volume

0.5 mL

Patient Preparation

None

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

Tuesday, Saturday

STAT Availability

No

LOINC

34316-0

Alias

Plasma histamine