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Histamine Plasma
Histamine measurements are often useful in evaluating patients with suspected anaphylaxis, mastocystosis, gastrointestinal disease, reactions to radiocontrast media, and drug induced anaphlactoid reactions. Additional information may also be obtained by measuring the concentration of tryptase, a mast cell enzyme. Unlike histamine, tryptase is not found in basophils.
Enzyme Immunoassay (monoclonal-based competitive binding EIA) after chemical derivatization by acylation (See McBride reference). This test has not been cleared or approved for diagnostic use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
2-3 business days from receipt of specimen
Specimen Type | Order Code | CPT Code | NY Approved | Volume | Assay Range | Special Instructions |
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plasma | 1136 | 83088 | Yes | 1 mL (min. 250 uL) |
<1.0 mg/dL |
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Specimens are approved for testing in New York only when indicated in the Specimen Information field above.
The CPT codes provided are based on Viracor Eurofins' interpretation of the American Medical Association's Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes and are provided for general informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Questions regarding coding should be addressed to your local Medicare carrier. Viracor Eurofins assumes no responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes illustrated in this material.