Histamine, Plasma
Order Code:
HISTMN
Test Summary
Histamine is a mediator of the allergic response. Histamine release causes itching, flushing, hives, vomiting, syncope, and even shock. In addition, some patients with gastric carcinoids may exhibit high concentrations of histamine.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL plasma collected in an EDTA tube (lavender-top)
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
Centrifuge immediately and freeze in plastic screw-cap vial.
Patient Preparation
Avoid direct sunlight. Patient should refrain from taking allergic responses causing drugs, antihistamines, oral corticosteroids, and substances which block H2 receptors for at least 24 hours prior to specimen collection.
Storage
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 24 hours
- Refrigerated: 24 hours
- Frozen: 7 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Hemolysis • Lipemia • Received room temperature • Received refrigerated
Order Code
HISTMN
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB6352
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 83088
Billing Code
- 670047
CPT Statement
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
FDA Status
This test was performed using a kit that has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. The analytical performance characteristics of this test have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. This test should not be used for diagnosis without confirmation by other medically established means.
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
Department
Reference Testing
Reference Range
≤1.8 ng/mL
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Tuesday, Friday; Report available: 2 - 6 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL plasma collected in an EDTA tube (lavender-top)
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
Centrifuge immediately and freeze in plastic screw-cap vial.
Patient Preparation
Avoid direct sunlight. Patient should refrain from taking allergic responses causing drugs, antihistamines, oral corticosteroids, and substances which block H2 receptors for at least 24 hours prior to specimen collection.
Storage
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 24 hours
- Refrigerated: 24 hours
- Frozen: 7 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Hemolysis • Lipemia • Received room temperature • Received refrigerated
Result Information
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
≤1.8 ng/mL
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Tuesday, Friday; Report available: 2 - 6 days