Histamine, Random Urine HISTRU

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Histamine, Random Urine

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Not Orderable

Clinical Info

Aid in evaluation of patient with allergic signs and symptoms, such as anaphylaxis. May assist when diagnosing and monitoring mast-cell activation disorders or when evaluating histamine production over a longer time frame.

Specimen Type

Container

Urine Cup

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Sterile Urine contianer
Specimen: 4 mL random Urine (1 mL min)
Transport Temperature: Frozen
Stability: Ambient: Unacceptable
                 Refrigerated: 6 hours
                 Frozen: 6 months

Transport Instructions

Frozen

Specimen Stability

Ambient: Unacceptable
                 Refrigerated: 6 hours
                 Frozen: 6 months

Methodology

Quantitative Enzyme Immunoassay
 
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. The U. S. Food and Drug Administration has not approved or cleared this test; however, FDA clearance or approval is not currently required for clinical use. The results are not intended to be used as the sole means for clinical diagnosis or patient management decisions.

Days Performed

Performing Laboratory

ARUP Laboratories

CPT

83088

PDM

2059201

Result Interpretation

Histamine, Urine - ratio to CRT                   0-450 nmol/g crt
Histamine, Urine, Excretion - 24h                0-60 µg/day
 

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