Histamine, Plasma

Histamine, Plasma

Test Code

36586
83088
36586
83088
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Clinical Significance

Histamine, Plasma - Histamine is a mediator of the allergic response. Histamine release causes itching, flushing, hives, vomiting, syncope, and even shock. In addition, some patients with gastric carcinoids may exhibit high concentrations of histamine.

Test Resources

None found for this test
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Test Details

Patient Preparation

Avoid taking allergy causing drugs, antihistamines, oral corticosteroids and substances which block H2 receptors 24 hours prior to collection.

Methodology

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Assay Category

This test was performed using a kit that has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. The analytical performance characteristics of this test have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. This test should not be used for diagnosis without confirmation by other medically established means.

Reference Range(s)

≤1.8 ng/mL

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined
Avoid taking allergy causing drugs, antihistamines, oral corticosteroids and substances which block H2 receptors 24 hours prior to collection.

Methodology

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
This test was performed using a kit that has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. The analytical performance characteristics of this test have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. This test should not be used for diagnosis without confirmation by other medically established means.

Reference Range(s)

≤1.8 ng/mL
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Collection Instructions

Centrifuge immediately and freeze in transport tube

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Frozen

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: 24 hours
  • Refrigerated: 24 hours
  • Frozen: 7 days

Reject Criteria

Hemolysis • Lipemia • Received room temperature • Received refrigerated

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
1 mL plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube
0.5 mL
Centrifuge immediately and freeze in transport tube
Transport tube
Frozen
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 24 hours
Frozen: 7 days
Hemolysis • Lipemia • Received room temperature • Received refrigerated
Service Area must be determined
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection is not available in your area through Quest Mobile.
Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

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