Histamine Determination, Plasma

Test ID:

705086

CPT code:

83088

Synonyms:

Plasma Histamine

Clinical Use:

Measure histamine that was released in vivo prior to collection of the specimen; evaluate possible systemic mastocytosis

Test Information:

Results for this test are for research purposes only by the assay’s manufacturer. The performance characteristics of this product have not been established. Results should not be used as a diagnostic procedure without confirmation of the diagnosis by another medically established diagnostic product or procedure.

Specimen Type:

Plasma, frozen

Requested Volume:

2 mL

Minimum Volume:

1 mL

Container Type:

Lavender-top (EDTA) tube

Collection:

Separate plasma and transfer specimen to a plastic transport tube before freezing. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.