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Histamine Release

CPT/HCPCS 86343
Order Code CH761
Turnaround Time 72-120 hours
Test Includes

Components: Fc epsilon RI + RII Ab

Specimen Requirements
Specimen Source
Serum
Transport Container
(Specimen Container)

Red Top (No additive)

Preferred Specimens
Serum
Minimum Volume (uL)
1.5mL
Collection Instructions
(Transport Temperature)
Transport at Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 7 days
Refrigerated 7 days
Frozen 30 days
Reject Criteria

Gross hemolysis
Grossly lipemic
Icteric
Specimen other than serum
Serum Separator Tube (SST®)

Special Instructions

Patients taking calcineurin inhibitors should stop their medication for 72 hours prior to draw

Test Details
Alternative Names
Chronic Urticaria