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Histamine, Plasma
Test CodeCPT Codes
<p>83088</p>
Preferred Specimen
Patient
Preparation: Avoid taking allergy causing drugs,
antihistamines, oral corticosteroids and substances which block H2
receptors 24 hours prior to collection.
Specimen
Type: Plasma EDTA
Collection
Container/Type: Lavender top (EDTA)
Submission
Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen
Volume: 1 mL
Collection
Instructions: Centrifuge immediately and freeze in
plastic screw-cap vial.
Patient Preparation
Avoid taking allergy causing drugs, antihistamines, oral corticosteroids and substances which block H2 receptors 24 hours prior to collection.
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
Transport Container
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 24 hours
Frozen: 7 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis • Lipemia • Received room temperature
• Received refrigerated
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
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.
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.
Setup Schedule
Report Available
2-6 days
Reference Range
Clinical Significance
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Inst San Juan Capistrano
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92690-6130
Last Updated: February 17, 2023