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Reporting Name
Histamine, Whole BloodPerforming Laboratory
ARUP LaboratoriesSpecimen Type
WB HeparinSpecimen Required
Specimen Type: Whole Blood
Collection Container/Tube: Sodium Heparin
Acceptable: Lithium Heparin
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Draw blood in a green top tube (sodium or lithium heparin). Send 1 mL well mixed whole blood in a plastic screw cap tube frozen.
NOTE: Critical frozen. Separate samples must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| WB Heparin | Frozen | 180 days |
Reference Values
180 - 1800 nmol/L
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Thursday
Test Classification
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.CPT Code Information
83088
Report Available
3 to 11 daysReject Due To
| Thawing: | Warm reject; Cold reject |
| Other: | Unacceptable: non-frozen samples |
Method Name
Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay