Methodology
Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Synonyms
Histamine WB; Whole Blood Histamine
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
ARUP
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday and Thursday
Standard TAT
1-5 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
0.5-1 mL Whole Blood
Container Type
Dark Green (Sodium Heparin)
Collection Instructions
Whole blood colelcted in a lithium heparin (green-top) tube is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Frozen-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 2 Hours; Refrigerated: 6 Hours; Frozen: 6 Months
Rejection Criteria
Non-frozen specimens
Test Volume Required
1 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL Whole Blood
Processing Instructions
Transfer 1 mL well-mixed whole blood to a standard transport tube and freeze within two hours of collection. Complete ARUP requisiton and submit with specimen frozen. Call Apollo Courier Service for pick up Monday-Friday.
CPT Codes
83088
Revised
10-14-18
Initials
SL