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HISTAMIN B
Clinical System Name
Histamine
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Lavender/EDTA
Preferred Vol: 2.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 1.0 mL
Note: Avoid taking allergy causing drugs, antihistamines, oral corticosteroids, and substances which block H2 receptors 24 hours prior to collection.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: Hemolysis, lipemia, received room temperature, or received refrigerated
Spin: Y
Aliquot: Y
Temp: -20 C
Storage Location: Separate plasma from cells ASAP or within TWO hours of collection. Transfer 1.0 mL (Min: 0.5 mL) plasma to an aliquot tube and freeze immediately in CPA -20 freezer, Send Outs rack.
Off-site collection: Separate plasma from cells ASAP or within TWO hours of collection. Transfer 1.0 mL (Min: 0.5 mL) plasma to an aliquot tube and freeze immediately at -20 C. Transport frozen sample(s) in frozen transport container.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Plasma | Room Temp |
24 h |
| Refrigerated | 24 h | |
| Frozen | 7 d |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | T, F | 3 - 7 d |
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92690-6130
Phone Number: (800) 553-5445
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
CPT Codes
83088
Methodology
Method: Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Analytical Volume: 0.5 mL EDTA Plasma
Limitations:
Reference Range
≤ 1.8 ng/mL
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | Histamine, Plasma |
| Reference Lab Test Code: | 36586 |
| Instructions: | Send out Monday through Friday with the Quest courier. |