Histamine, Whole Blood
| Sunquest Code: | HISTWB | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB6054 | Epic Name: | Histamine, Whole Blood |
| Methodology: | Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported in 1-5 days. | ||
| Compliance: | This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes. |
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 1 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.5 mL |
| Container: | Green (sodium heparin, no gel) [Alternate Containers: Green (lithium heparin, no gel)] |
| Causes for Rejection: | Room temperature or refrigerated specimens. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Do not process. Mix well and transfer whole blood into plastic vial. Aliquot 1 mL, 0.5 mL minimum. Freeze immediately. CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship on dry ice. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 70037 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | 180-1800 nmol/L |
| Use: | Whole blood histamine elevation is generally associated with basophilia, and is an aid in confirming unestablished diagnosis of chronic myelocytic leukemia. |
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