Histamine, Urine
Test Mnemonic
UHISTA
CPT Codes
- 83088 - QTY (1)
Includes
- Creatinine Ur mg/dL
- Histamine ur nmol/L
- Histamine ur nmol/g creatinine
- Histamine Ur Excretion 24h **See Special Info
- Hours Collected
- Total Volume
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mL | Urine, 24-hour (well-mixed) | Clean container | Refrigerate during collection. | Frozen, Critical | Record total volume and collection time interval. Aliquot into standard transport tube and freeze immediately. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mL | Urine, random | Clean container | Frozen, Critical | Record total volume. Aliquot into standard transport tube and freeze immediately. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | Unacceptable |
| Refrigerated | 6 hours |
| Frozen | 6 months |
Days Performed
Tue, Sat
Turnaround Time
2 - 7 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA) |
Reference Range
| Histamine ur excretion 24 hr | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | 0 - 60 | ug/d | |||
| Histamine ur nmol/g creatinine | |||||
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | 0 - 450 | nmol/g crt |
Special Info
Critical Frozen. Indicate total volume and collection time interval on transport tube and requisition. If a 24-hour urine is submitted, the excretion will be calculated. If a random urine is submitted, the result will be reported as 'Not applicable.' MUST send frozen. This test is New York DOH approved.
Clinical Info
Aid in evaluation of patient with allergic signs and symptoms, such as anaphylaxis. May assist when diagnosing and monitoring mast-cell activation disorders or when evaluating histamine production over a longer time frame.