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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  
Minimum Volume   1.0 mL 

 

Stability/Transport

 

Room Temperature   7 days    
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
8636 Histamine Release (Chronic Urticaria) 
8766 Result Received Histamine Release