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Reporting Name
Histamine Plasma
National University Hospital-Singapore
Note:
For NUH patients - use Epic to order (LAB3041475)
NUH service code - 36633
Mayo test code - FHSPL
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL Plasma
Collection Instructions:
1. Immediately place specimen on ice.
2. Centrifugation should be performed within 20 minutes of collection at 900 x g for 10 minutes at 4° C.
3. Carefully remove 1 mL of EDTA plasma from the upper part of the tube and place in a plastic vial.
4. Send frozen.
Secondary ID
57533Method Name
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Specimen Type
Plasma EDTASpecimen Minimum Volume
Plasma: 0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Plasma EDTA | Frozen | 28 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Specimens other than EDTA plasma | Reject |
Reference Values
0-1.0 ng/mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
Report Available
4 to 7 daysPerforming Laboratory
Eurofins ViracorTest Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Eurofins Viracor. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
83088
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FHSPL | Histamine Plasma | 2416-6 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FHSPL | Histamine Plasma | 2416-6 |
National University Hospital-Singapore Additional Information:
Updated on 22/03/2022