- YHISTP
Histamine, Plasma
Specimen:
Test Code
YHISTP
Specimen Name
Histamine, Plasma
Collect
Lavender EDTA Plasma. Collect in a pre-chilled tube and on ice.
Submit
1 mL (MIn: 0.5 mL) Plasma, Frozen.
Special Handling
Centrifuge refrigerated and separate upper two-thirds of plasma within 20 minutes. Transfer plasma to a Transport Tube and freeze immediately.
Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Rejection Criteria
Lipemic or hemolyzed specimens.
Stability
After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 6 hours; Frozen: 6 months
Methodology
Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Performed
Performed Tuesday/Saturday
Reported
2-7 days
CPT Codes
- 83088
Components
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Additional Information
Aid in evaluation of patient with allergic signs and symptoms, such as anaphylaxis; may assist in diagnosing and monitoring of mast-cell activation disorders.
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