Test Overview
Test Methodology
              LC-MS/MS
Reference Range *
              0 - 5 years: 120-510 mcg/g creatinine; 6-16 years: 70-330 mcg/g creatinine; >16 years: 30-200 mcg/g creatinine
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Test Details
Days Set Up
              Monday, Wednesday, Friday
                Analytic Time
              4 - 9 days
Soft Order Code
              NMH24
                Synonyms
              Laboratory
              Sendout
                Reference Laboratory
              Mayo NMH24
                Section
              Special Testing
                Specimen Requirements
Collection
              Patient Preparation: Patient must not be taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) or aminoguanidine as these medications increase N-methylhistamine (NMH) levels. Collect urine for 24 hrs. Aliquot and send to Specimen Processing refrigerated
Normal Volume
              5 mL aliquot urine
Minimum Volume
              3 mL aliquot urine
Additional Information
Test performed by Mayo Clinic Laboratories
Billing
CPT Code
              82542
                NY State Approved
              No