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Test ID FHSPL Histamine Plasma

Method Name

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Reporting Name

Histamine Plasma

Specimen Type

Plasma EDTA

Draw 3 mL blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s). Cool immediately on ice. Centrifuge at 1500 rpm for 10 minutes at 4° C. The centrifugation should be performed within 20 minutes of collection. Carefully remove 1 mL of EDTA plasma from the upper part of the tube. Freeze and send frozen in a plastic vial.

Specimen Minimum Volume

1 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Plasma EDTA Frozen 365 days

Reference Values

<1.0 ng/mL

Day(s) Performed

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

Report Available

2 days

Performing Laboratory

Viracor-IBT Laboratories

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by the Viracor-IBT Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the FDA.

CPT Code Information

83088

NY State Approved

Yes