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Histamine, Urine
0070038
Ordering Recommendation

Aid in evaluation of patient with allergic signs and symptoms, such as anaphylaxis. May assist when diagnosing and monitoring mast-cell activation disorders or when evaluating histamine production over a longer time frame.

Mnemonic
HIST-U
Methodology
Quantitative Enzyme Immunoassay
Performed
Tue, Sat
Reported
1-6 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Submit With Order
ARUP Consult®
Disease Topics
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
 
Collect
Random or 24-hour urine in a plastic container. Refrigerate during collection. 
Specimen Preparation
Transfer a 4 mL aliquot from a well-mixed random or 24-hour collection to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube and freeze immediately. (Min: 1 mL) Record total volume and collection time interval on transport tube and test request form. 
Storage/Transport Temperature
CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. 
Unacceptable Conditions
 
Remarks
 
Stability
Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 6 hours; Frozen: 6 months 
Reference Interval
Effective February 21, 2012
ComponentsReference Interval
Histamine, Urine - ratio to CRT0-450 nmol/g crt
Histamine, Urine, Excretion - 24h0-60 µg/day

Interpretive Data


Compliance Statement D: For laboratory tests using a manufactured RUO kit. This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. The U. S. Food and Drug Administration has not approved or cleared this test; however, FDA clearance or approval is not currently required for clinical use. The results are not intended to be used as the sole means for clinical diagnosis or patient management decisions.

Note
If 24-hour urine is submitted, the excretion will be calculated. If random urine is submitted, the result will be reported as Not applicable.
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CPT Code(s)
83088
Components
Component Test Code*Component Chart NameLOINC
0020207Creatinine, Urine - per volume2161-8
0070039Histamine, Urine - per volume33290-8
0070041Histamine, Urine - ratio to CRT25925-9
0097110Total Volume19153-6
0097111Hours Collected30211-7
2005776Histamine, Urine, Excretion - 24 h9410-2
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Aliases
  • urine histamine