Specimen Requirements
Title
Histamine, Plasma
Specimen Requirement
Collect a pre-chilled lavender EDTA on ice, centrifuge within 20 minutes, transfer 1.0 mL plasma to a screw top plastic vial, indicate sample type on tube and send on dry ice.
Critical frozen.
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay
Stability
Room temp: Unacceptable, Refrigerated: 6 hours, Frozen: 6 months
Reference Range
The reference range is determined by the performing laboratory and will show on the report.
Turnaround
3-8 days performed Tuesday, Saturday
Clinical Use
Aid in evaluation of patient with allergic signs and symptoms, such as anaphylaxis; may assist in diagnosing and monitoring of mast-cell activation disorders.
Test Code
HISTP