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Test Code
HIMU
Test Name
Histamine, Urine
CPT Codes
83088
Expected Turnaround Time
2 - 4 days
Clinical Utility

This test is used for the measurement of histamine in urine.
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: 24 Hour Urine

 

Collection Container: 24 Hour Plastic Urine Container

    

Desired Specimen Volume: 15 mL
Collection Instructions
  1. Collect a 24-hour timed urine collection.
Processing and Submission Instructions
  1. Transfer 15 mL of urine from a well-mixed 24-hour collection to clear aliquot tubes (screw caps).
  2. Urine volume must be provided.
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory frozen.
Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

 14 days

Refrigerated

11 days

Frozen

14 days

Freeze/Thaw Cycles

 Stable x3
Causes for Rejection
  • Gross lipemia
  • Gross hemolysis
  • Gross Icterus
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay
Reference Intervals

See patient report.

Alternate Names
  • Histamine Determination, Urine
Reference Lab
Labcorp Of America Holdings
Testing Schedule
Varies
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