Test ID BLOD1138 Histamine Release-Chronic Urticaria
AKA
Anti-IgE Receptor Chronic Urticaria
FCER1
FFC Epsilon Receptor Antibody
CU (Chronic Urticaria)
Specimen Type/Requirements
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum
Patients taking calcineurin inhibitors should stop taking their medication for 72 hours prior to draw.
Test is affected by hemolysis and lipemia.
Specimen Volume
Preferred Volume | 1.5 mL |
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Minimum Volume | 1.0 mL |
Stability/Transport
Room Temperature | 7 days | |
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Refrigerated | 7 days | Preferred for transport |
Frozen | 30 days |
Performed Test Frequency
Tuesday, Thursday
Report Available
4 - 9 days
Additional Information
Includes Histamine Release (Chronic Urticaria)
Methodology
Cell Culture, Immunoassay
Performing Lab
Quest Chantilly forwards to Quest San Juan Capistrano
CPT
86343
Coverage Limitations
This test has limited coverage - please submit Commercial Insurance Patient Waiver (Non-Medicare) if applicable.
Interface Build Information
Result Code | Result Code Description |
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8636 | Histamine Release (Chronic Urticaria) |
8766 | Result Received Histamine Release |