Specimen:
Collect
- One Green Top (Li Heparin)
Also Acceptable:
- One Green Top (Na Heparin)
Submit
- 1 mL (Min:0.5 mL) Whole blood . Submit Frozen. Submit in a Standard Transport Tube.
Special Handling
- CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Rejection Criteria
- Non-frozen specimens.
Stability
Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 6 Month(s); Incubated: Unacceptable
Methodology
- Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Performed
Monday, Thursday
Reported
2-6 Day(s)
CPT Codes
- 83088
Components
- 90049 - HISTAMINE, BLOOD
Last Updated: February 7, 2025 @ 10:13 am
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