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Notification Type
Back HISTAMINE | |
|---|---|
| Test Code:B585 | Specimen 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:83088 | Testing Location:Sent to reference lab |
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPETemperature:Plasma EDTA (2 mL) Ambient 24 Hours Refrigerated 24 Hours Frozen 7 Days | |