HISTAMINE

Test Code: B585Specimen Collection: Plasma
Component:

Histamine, Plasma

Method:

EIA

Collection Notes: Patient should avoid taking antihistamines, oral corticosteroids and substances that block H2 receptors 24-hours before collection. Centrifuge specimen immediately and aliquot plasma to a plastic screw-cap vial. Hemolyzed or lipemic specimens are not acceptable. Specimen must be transported frozen.
Clinical Utility: Histamine is involved in the inflammatory response and has a central role as a mediator of itching.
CPT Code: 83088Testing Location: Sent to reference lab
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPE
Temperature:

Plasma EDTA (2 mL)

Ambient
 
24
 
Hours
Refrigerated
 
24
 
Hours
Frozen
 
7
 
Days
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