Histamine, Plasma

What it measures

• Histamine, PlasmaLOINC 2416-6

Before the visit

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

Specimen

Specimen

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

Minimum volume

0.5 mL

Container

Transport tube

Temperature

Frozen

Centrifuge immediately and freeze in transport tube

Turnaround

Set up: Tues, Thurs, Sat (a.m.); Report available: 4 days

Billing

CPT 83088