Test Overview
Test Methodology

Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay

Test Usage

Aid in evaluation of patient with allergic signs and symptoms, such as anaphylaxis; may assist in diagnosing and monitoring of mast-cell activation disorders.

Reference Range *

180 - 1800 nmol/L

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Test Details
Days Set Up
Monday, Thursday
Analytic Time

3 - 12 days

Soft Order Code
FHSTW
MiChart Code
Histamine, Whole Blood
Synonyms
    Laboratory
    Sendout
    Reference Laboratory
    Mayo FHSTW (57368) (ARUP 0070037)
    Section
    Special Testing
    Specimen Requirements
    Collection

    Collect specimen in a green top tube (sodium or lithium heparin). Freeze whole blood specimen within 6 hours of collection. Do not freeze glass Vacutainer® tubes; collect in plastic Vacutainer® tube or transfer blood to a plastic tube prior to freezing.

    Normal Volume
    1 mL whole blood
    Minimum Volume
    0.5 mL whole blood
    Storage Temperature
    STRICT frozen
    Additional Information

    Test sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories; performed by ARUP Laboratories.

    Billing
    CPT Code
    83088
    LOINC
    46436-2
    NY State Approved
    No