Test directory: Histamine, Plasma

Ordering Code4966
Test NameHistamine, Plasma
Preferred SpecimenPlasma
Preferred ContainerEDTA, K2 (Lavender)
Other Specimen/ContainerNone
Optimum Volume1 mL
Collection InstructionsPatient should avoid taking allergy causing drugs, antihistamines, oral corticosteroids, and substances which block H2 receptors 24 hours prior to collection.
Handling InstructionsCentrifuge & aliquot specimen immediately.
Transport RequirementsOahu: Frozen
Airline: Frozen
Specimen StabilityAmbient: 24 Hours
Refrigerated: 24 Hours
Frozen: 7 Days
Rejection CriteriaHemolyzed
Avail. StatNO
Analytic TimeUp to 10 Days
MethodologyEnzyme Immunoassay
Reference Lab Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of April 23, 2024.
ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
Histamine, PlasmaALLSee report.