Histamine Release (Chronic Urticaria)
Also known as FC Epsilon Receptor Antibody, Anti-IgE Receptor, Chronic Urticaria, CU (Chronic Urticaria), FCER1
What it measures
- Histamine ReleaseLOINC 55141-6
Before the visit
Patients taking calcineurin inhibitors should stop their medication for 72 hours prior to draw.
Specimen
- Specimen
- 1.5 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)
- Minimum volume
- 1 mL
- Container
- Transport tube
- Temperature
- Room temperature
Turnaround
Set up: Tues-Fri
Billing
CPT 86343