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Reporting Name
Histamine PlasmaPerforming Laboratory
Eurofins ViracorSpecimen Required
Specimen Type: Plasma
Collection Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Collection Instructions:
Draw 3 mL blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s). Cool immediately on ice. Centrifuge at 1500 rpm for 10 minutes at 4° C. The centrifugation should be performed within 20 minutes of collection. Carefully remove 1 mL of EDTA plasma from the upper part of the tube. Freeze and send frozen in a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Specimen Type
Plasma EDTASpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plasma EDTA | Frozen | 28 days |
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
Reference Values
<1.0 ng/mL
Method Name
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Viracor Eurofins. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
83088
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FHSPL | Histamine Plasma | 2416-6 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FHSPL | Histamine Plasma | 2416-6 |