84600:HISTAMINE, WHOLE BLOOD

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84600:HISTAMINE, WHOLE BLOOD
Methodology: Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Edit Date: 11/13/2008
Performed: Monday, Thursday
Released: 1-5 days after setup at PeaceHealth Laboratories’ reference lab
CPT Code: 83088-90
Specimen Collection Details
Collection: One 4 mL green top tube (heparin). Also acceptable: One 4 mL lavender top tube (EDTA).
Handling: Transfer well-mixed whole blood to a plastic vial and freeze. Glass tubes are not suitable for freezing and transporting. If other testing is ordered, send separate specimen for this test.
Stability: 2 hours ambient, 24 hours refrigerated, or 2 weeks frozen.
Standard Volume: 1 mL whole blood.
Minimum Volume: 0.2 mL whole blood.
Transport: Frozen on dry ice.
Rejection Criteria: Non-frozen specimen.

Reference Range:
140-890 nmol/L

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