Ordering Recommendation

Aid in evaluation of patient with allergic signs and symptoms, such as anaphylaxis; may assist in diagnosing and monitoring of mast-cell activation disorders.

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York state approved.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

Lavender (EDTA) or pink (K2EDTA). Collect in a pre-chilled tube and on ice.

Specimen Preparation

Centrifuge refrigerated and separate upper two-thirds of plasma within 20 minutes. If EDTA gel collection tube is used, the plasma must be collected immediately after centrifugation and frozen separately. Transfer 1 mL plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube and freeze immediately. (Min: 0.5 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature

CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.

Unacceptable Conditions

Lipemic or hemolyzed specimens.

Remarks
Stability

After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 6 hours; Frozen: 6 months

Methodology

Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay

Performed

Tue, Sat

Reported

1-6 days

Reference Interval

Effective June 13, 2011

0-8 nmol/L

Interpretive Data

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.

Compliance Category

Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)

Note

Hotline History

N/A

CPT Codes

83088

Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
0070036 Histamine, Plasma 34316-0
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Aliases

  • plasma histamine
Histamine, Plasma