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Test Code HISWB Histamine, Whole Blood

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, WHOLE BLOOD (aka HISWB)
Sunquest Order Code: HISWB
Epic Px Code: LAB2304

Specimen Collection Type

Dark green-top (sodium heparin) whole blood

Minimum Collection Volume

0.5 mL

Reference Range

180-1800 nmol/L

Critical Value

n/a

Interpretation

N/A

Rejection Criteria

Non-frozen 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: 2 hours

Day(s) Performed

Mon, Thu

Performing Lab - Department

TUKHS-BH-Mail Outs

CPT Code

83088

LOINC Code

46436-2

Test Alias

Histamine WB
whole blood histamine

Additional Information / Notes

N/A