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HelpTest Code HISTP Histamine, Plasma
Clinical Indications
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 Test Codes
Epic Order Name: HISTAMINE, PLASMA (aka HISTP)
Sunquest Order Code: HISTP
Epic Px Code: LAB2303
Specimen Collection Type
Lavender (EDTA). Collect in a pre-chilled tube and on ice.
Specimen must be centrifuged and the plasma aliquoted within 20 minutes of collection.
Minimum Collection Volume
0.5 mL
Reference Range
0-8 nmol/L
Critical Value
n/a
Interpretation
N/A
Rejection Criteria
Non-frozen or hemolyzed specimens.
Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing
This test cannot be added on (Critical Frozen!)
Specimen Stability
Frozen (preferred): 6 months
Refrigerated: 6 hours
Ambient: 1 hour
Day(s) Performed
Tue, Sat
Performing Lab - Department
TUKHS-BH-Mail Outs
CPT Code
83088
LOINC Code
34316-0
Test Alias
plasma histamine
Additional Information / Notes
N/A