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Test ID FHSTW Histamine, Whole Blood

Method Name

 Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay

Reporting Name

Histamine, Whole Blood

Specimen Type

WB Heparin


Shipping Instructions


CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.



Specimen Required


Specimen Type: Whole Blood

Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Green top (sodium heparin)

Acceptable: Green top (lithium heparin)

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Draw blood in a green-top tube (sodium or lithium heparin).

2. Aliquot 1 mL well mixed whole blood into a plastic vial.

3. Freeze specimen.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
WB Heparin Frozen 180 days

Reference Values

180 - 1800 nmol/L

Day(s) Performed

Monday, Thursday

Performing Laboratory

ARUP Laboratories

CPT Code Information

83088

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
FHSTW Histamine, Whole Blood 46436-2

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
Z2753 Histamine, Whole Blood 46436-2

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.

Report Available

3 to 11 days

NY State Approved

Yes