| Test CODE | NAME |
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L144
Histamine Determination, Plasma
| Methodology: | Enzyme immunoassay (EIA) |
| Performed: | Mon,Wed,Fri |
| Reported: | 2-4 days |
| Specimen Required: | Special Instructions : This is not the Leukocyte Histamine Release Test (LHRT). Collect: Lavender (EDTA) - 1 ml plasma.
Specimen Preparation: Separate plasma and transfer specimen to a plastic transport tube before freezing.
Storage/Transport Temperature: CRITICAL FROZEN.
Unacceptable Conditions: Non-frozen or hemolyzed specimens.
To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.
Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: Unstable; Frozen: 2 months
NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. *Performing Laboratory
LabCorp Laboratory Corporation of America
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| CPT Code(s): | 83088 |