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Histamine, 24-Hour Urine

Important Note

This test must be performed by Quest and the container needs to come from Quest to get the correct additive.  DO NOT GIVE CONTAINER.  MUST CONTAIN 6N HCL from Quest


Specimen Required


Patient Preparation: Avoid direct sunlight. Patient should refrain from taking allergy causing drugs, antihistamines, oral corticosteroids, and substances which block H2 receptors for at least 24 hours prior to specimen collection.

Specimen Type: Urine

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic, 10-mL tube (T068)

Specimen Volume: 4 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Collect urine for 24 hours, with 10 mL 6N HCL preservative.

2. Avoid direct sunlight during the 24-hour collection.

3. Send specimen refrigerated in the plastic, 10-mL urine tube (T068).

4. Collection volume and duration are required.


Secondary ID

75835

Method Name

Immunoassay (IA)

Reporting Name

Histamine, 24-Hour U

Specimen Type

Urine

Specimen Minimum Volume

2 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Urine Refrigerated (preferred) 14 days
  Frozen  14 days
  Ambient  48 hours

Reject Due To

Thawing** Warm < 48 hours OK; Cold OK
List other reasons for rejection Random Urine

Clinical Information

Histamine is a mediator of the allergic response. Histamine release causes itching, flushing, hives, vomiting, syncope, and even shock. In addition, some patients with gastric carcinoids may exhibit high concentrations of histamine.

Reference Values

0.006-0.131 mg/24 h

Day(s) Performed

Tuesday, Friday

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute

Test Classification

This test was performed using a kit that has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. The analytical performance characteristics of this test have been determined by Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute, San Juan Capistrano. This test should not be used for diagnosis without confirmation by other medically established means.

CPT Code Information

83088

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
FHI24 Histamine, 24-Hour U Not Provided

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
Z6283 Total Volume 3167-4
Z6284 Histamine, 24 hr Urine 9410-2