N-Methylhistamine, Random Urine

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Ordering Recommendation

Aid in evaluation of patient with allergic signs and symptoms, such as anaphylaxis and other forms of severe systemic allergic reactions. May assist when diagnosing and monitoring mast-cell activation disorders or when evaluating histamine production over a longer time frame. Patients with chronic mast-cell activation often have chronically elevated N-methylhistamine (NMH) levels and will sometimes have intermittent NMH elevations. In these cases, N-Methylhistamine, 24-Hour Urine (2011034) is preferred.

Mnemonic

NMETH RAN

Methodology

Quantitative Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry/Colorimetry

Performed

Varies

Reported

3-10 days

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York DOH approved.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation

Patient must not be taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) or aminoguanidine as these medications increase N-methylhistamine (NMH) levels. Specimen should be collected within a few hours of symptom onset.

Collect

Urine

Specimen Preparation

Transfer 5 mL urine to ARUP Standard Transport Tubes. (Min: 3 mL)
Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refrigerated. Also acceptable: Room temperature and frozen.

Unacceptable Conditions
Remarks
Stability

Ambient: 2 weeks; Refrigerated: 28 days; Frozen: 28 days

Reference Interval

By Report

Interpretive Data



Compliance Category

Performed by non-ARUP Laboratory

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Inactive
08/03/2020
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05/04/2020
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CPT Codes

82542, 82570

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Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
3002744 N-Methylhistamine, Random Urine
3002745 Creatinine Concentration, Random Urine
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Aliases

  • 1-Methylhistamine
  • Histamine Metabolites
  • Urinary N-Methylhistamine
N-Methylhistamine, Random Urine

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