Histamine Determination, Whole Blood
Test ID:
705088
CPT code:
83088
Synonyms:
Whole Blood Histamine
Clinical Use:
Measure histamine that was released in vivo prior to collection of the specimen; evaluate possible systemic mastocytosis
Specimen Type:
Whole blood, frozen
Requested Volume:
2 mL
Minimum Volume:
1 mL
Container Type:
Green-top (heparin) tube required. (Do not use EDTA.)
Collection:
Transfer the unseparated 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.
Storage Instructions:
Freeze.
Stability Requirements:
Temperature |
Period |
---|---|
Room temperature |
Unstable |
Frozen |
14 days |
Freeze/thaw cycles |
Stable x3 |
Rejection Criteria
Specimen not received frozen; improper labeling
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