Test directory: Histamine, 24Hr Urine

Ordering Code 4753
Test Name Histamine, 24Hr Urine
Alias Eramin
Ergamine
Ergotidine
Theramine
Preferred Specimen Urine, 24 Hour
Preferred Container 24 Hour Urine Container
Other Specimen/Container 24Hr urine with 10 mL 6N HCl is preferred
24Hr urine without preservative also accepted.
Optimum Volume 5 mL
Collection Instructions Keep 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 Requirements Oahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen Stability Ambient: 2 Days
Refrigerated: 14 Days
Frozen: 14 Days
Rejection Criteria Shipping specimen to reference lab ambient.
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time Up to 10 Days
Methodology Immunoassay (IA)
Reference Lab  Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of May 9, 2025.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Total Volume ALL See report.
Histamine, 24 Hr Urine ALL See report.