Test directory: Histamine, 24Hr Urine

Ordering Code4753
Test NameHistamine, 24Hr Urine
AliasEramin
Ergamine
Ergotidine
Theramine
Preferred SpecimenUrine, 24 Hour
Preferred Container24 Hour Urine Container
Other Specimen/Container24Hr urine with 10 mL 6N HCl is preferred
24Hr urine without preservative also accepted.
Optimum Volume5 mL
Collection InstructionsKeep refrigerated during collection
Record entire 24 Hr Vol on container & requisition
Patient age & sex required on requisition
Avoid direct sunlight
Patient must avoid taking allergy causing drugs, antihistamines, oral corticosteroids, and substances which block H2 receptors for at least 24 hours prior to collection.
Transport RequirementsOahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen StabilityAmbient: 2 Days
Refrigerated: 14 Days
Frozen: 14 Days
Rejection CriteriaShipping specimen to reference lab ambient.
Avail. StatNO
Analytic TimeUp to 10 Days
MethodologyImmunoassay (IA)
Reference Lab Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
Total VolumeALLSee report.
Histamine, 24 Hr UrineALLSee report.