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Specimen Required
Specimen Type: Plasma
Collection Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Collection Instructions:
Draw 3 mL blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s). Cool immediately on ice. Centrifuge at 1500 rpm for 10 minutes at 4° C. The centrifugation should be performed within 20 minutes of collection. Carefully remove 1 mL of EDTA plasma from the upper part of the tube. Freeze and send frozen in a plastic vial.
Secondary ID
57533Method Name
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Reporting Name
Histamine PlasmaSpecimen Type
Plasma EDTASpecimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plasma EDTA | Frozen | 28 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross Hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross Lipemia | Reject |
| Other | Specimens other than Plasma EDTA. Test is strict frozen |
Reference Values
<1.0 ng/mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
Report Available
2 to 7 daysPerforming Laboratory
Eurofins ViracorTest Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Viracor Eurofins. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
83088
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FHSPL | Histamine Plasma | 2416-6 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FHSPL | Histamine Plasma | 2416-6 |