HISTAM
Histamine, Plasma
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3500
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Lavender top (EDTA) tube
Specimen Type:
Plasma
Preferred Volume:
2 mL
Minimum Volume:
1 mL
Specimen Processing:
Separate the plasma and transfer the specimen to a plastic transport tube before freezing.
Store and Transport:
Frozen
Stability:
Frozen - 14 days
Room temperature - unstable
Unacceptable Condition:
Gross hemolysis, Gross icterus, Gross lipemia.
CPT Codes:
83088 - Histamine (EAP 30021224)
Method:
Enzyme immunoassay (EIA)
Notes:
To avoid delays in turn around time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.