Histamine Determination, Urine
Also known as: Urine Histamine
Use
This test is used for the measurement of histamine in urine.
Special Instructions
State total volume of 24-hour urine collection on the test request form. This is not the Leukocyte Histamine Release Test (LHRT).
Limitations
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Labcorp. It has not been cleared or approved by the Food and Drug Administration, thus it may lack regulatory validation common to FDA-cleared tests. Histamine measurements may be less specific compared to tryptase levels in allergenic contexts.
Methodology
Immunoassay (EIA)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 2417-4
- 9410-2
Result Turnaround Time
2-4 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Urine
Volume
15 mL
Minimum Volume
10 mL
Container
Plastic urine container without preservative
Collection Instructions
Collect 24-hour urine. Mix well; send aliquot.
Storage Instructions
Room temperature
Causes for Rejection
Gross lipemia; gross hemolysis; gross icterus
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 11 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |