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Method Name
Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Reporting Name
Histamine, Whole BloodSpecimen Type
WB HeparinCollect blood in a green top tube (sodium or lithium heparin). Submit 1 mL well-mixed blood in a plastic screw cap tube frozen.
NOTE: 1. Critical frozen. Separate samples must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
2. Unacceptable: non-frozen samples
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| WB Heparin | Frozen (preferred) | 180 days |
| Refrigerated | 6 hours | |
| Ambient | 2 hours |
Reference Values
180 - 1800 nmol/L
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Thursday
Report Available
1 - 5 daysPerforming Laboratory
ARUP LaboratoriesTest 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