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Test Code
HISTB
Test Name
Histamine, Whole Blood
CPT Codes
83088
Expected Turnaround Time
3 - 5 days
Clinical Utility

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

Specimen Type: Whole Blood

Collection Container: Green Top (Sodium or Lithium Heparin)

Desired Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Collection Instructions
  1. Collect a green top (sodium or lithium heparin) tube via venipuncture
Processing and Submission Instructions
  1. Transfer 2 mL of whole blood to a clear aliquot tube (screw cap) and freeze immediately.
  2. Specimen may alternatively be transported in the original collection container if frozen immediately after collection.
  3. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory frozen. 
Stability Requirements

Frozen

14 days

Freeze/Thaw Cycles

 Stable x3
Causes for Rejection
  • Specimen not received frozen
  • Improper labeling
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay
Reference Intervals

See patient report.
Alternate Names
  • Whole Blood Histamine
Reference Lab
Labcorp Of America Holdings
Testing Schedule
Monday-Friday
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