Histamine
Test Mnemonic
BHISTA
CPT Codes
- 83088 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
46436-2
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL | Whole blood | Sodium or Lithium heparin (Green) | Frozen, Critical | Critical Frozen. Transfer 1 mL well-mixed whole blood to a standard aliquot tube and freeze. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | Unacceptable |
| Refrigerated | Unacceptable |
| Frozen | 6 months |
Days Performed
Mon, Thu
Turnaround Time
2 - 6 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) |
Reference Range
| Histamine | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | 180 - 1800 | nmol/L |
Special Info
Critical frozen. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. This test is New York DOH approved.
Clinical Info
Aid in evaluation of patient with allergic signs and symptoms (e.g., anaphylaxis). May assist in the diagnosis and monitoring of mast-cell activation disorders.