- Test Name
- Histamine, Blood
- Aliases
- Provincial Mnemonic
- HISTA
- LOINC Test Code
- 34316-0, 2416-6
- Description and Primary Use
- Used in the evaluation of diseases of immediate sensitivity or systemic mastocytosis.
- Reorder interval
- N/A
- TAT
- 10 Days
- Test Cost
- $52.00
- Tier
- 2 - Conditional/Restricted Access (See Ordering Requirements)
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
Approval requires test order:
1) by Allergist/Immunologist; or
2) Completed LTSA Form.
Enter test name (and/or Provincial Mnemonic) into Test(s) to be performed section on the LTSA Form. Direct questions on how to order test to Specimen Dispatch (709-777-2373).
- Required Consultations
- N/A
- Algorithms and Guidelines
N/A
- Special Patient Preparation
Patient must avoid histamine-rich foods for 5 hours prior to specimen collection e.g. cheese, wine, red meats, spinach, tomatoes. Avoid taking allergy causing drugs, antihistamines, oral corticosteroids and substances which block H2 receptors 24 hrs prior to collection.
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
Collect specimen, separate and freeze immediately. Store and send frozen.
- Criteria for Rejection
If the specimen thawsit is unsuitable for analysis.
- Laboratory Service Area
- Clinical Chemistry
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Referred out of province
- Last Updated
- 27-May-19