Histamine, Plasma

Test Name

Histamine, Plasma

LIS Code

HISTP

Lab Section

Specimen Processing Area

Fluid Type

Plasma

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Lavender Top Tube

Container Whole Blood Required

2 ml whole blood in a Lavender Top

Summary Test Name

Histamine, Plasma

Minimum Volume

1.0 ml Plasma

Specimen Transport

Frozen

Specimen Preparation In House

Spin, separate and freeze in a plastic 12X75 aliquot tube. Notify lab courier to bring dry ice for the pickup.

Patient Preparation

Avoid taking allergy causing drugs, antihistamines, oral corticosteroids

Reference Value

Accompanies report