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Histamine, Whole Blood
0070037
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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.
Mnemonic
HIST-WB
Methodology
Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Performed
Mon, Thu
Reported
1-5 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Green (sodium or lithium heparin).
Specimen Preparation
Transfer 1 mL well-mixed whole blood to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube and freeze. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Unacceptable Conditions
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 6 months
Reference Interval
Effective May 16, 2011
180-1800 nmol/L
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
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Hotline History
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Date of Change
Test Name Change
Methodology
Performance/Reported Schedule
Specimen Requirements
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
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CPT Code
Component Change
Other Interface Change
New Test
Inactive
N/A
CPT Codes
83088
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 0070037 | Histamine, Whole Blood | 46436-2 |
* Component test codes cannot be used to order tests. The information provided here is not sufficient for interface builds; for a complete test mix, please click the sidebar link to access the Interface Map.
Aliases
- Histamine WB
- whole blood histamine
Histamine, Whole Blood
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