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Additional Codes
LAB3962
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation: Avoid direct sunlight. Patient should refrain from taking allergy causing drugs, antihistamines, oral corticosteroids, and substances which block H2 receptors for at least 24 hours prior to specimen collection.
Specimen Type: Urine
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic, 10-mL tube (T068)
Specimen Volume: 4 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect urine for 24 hours, with 10 mL 6N HCL preservative.
2. Avoid direct sunlight during the 24-hour collection.
3. Send specimen refrigerated in the plastic, 10-mL urine tube (T068).
4. Collection volume and duration are required.
Specimen Type
UrineSpecimen Minimum Volume
2 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 14 days | ||
| Ambient | 48 hours |
Reference Values
0.006-0.131 mg/24 h
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday, Friday
Report Available
5 to 11 daysPerforming Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols InstituteCPT Code Information
83088
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FHI24 | Histamine, 24-Hour U | Not Provided |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| Z6283 | Total Volume | 3167-4 |
| Z6284 | Histamine, 24 hr Urine | 9410-2 |