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Reporting Name
Histamine, Whole BloodPerforming Laboratory
ARUP LaboratoriesSpecimen Type
WB HeparinShipping Instructions
CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Specimen Required
Specimen Type: Whole Blood
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Green top (sodium heparin)
Acceptable: Green top (lithium heparin)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Draw blood in a green-top tube (sodium or lithium heparin).
2. Aliquot 1 mL well mixed whole blood into a plastic vial.
3. Freeze specimen.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| WB Heparin | Frozen | 180 days |
Reference Values
180 - 1800 nmol/L
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Thursday
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.CPT Code Information
83088
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FHSTW | Histamine, Whole Blood | 46436-2 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| Z2753 | Histamine, Whole Blood | 46436-2 |
Report Available
3 to 11 daysReject Due To
| Ambient or refrigerated samples | Reject |