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Histamine

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

MPS

Specimen Types:

Blood

Container Types:

Lithium Heparin (without Gel)

Adults Volume or Mass:

6 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

6 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Two (2x) collection tubes required

Collect 2 x 6 ml lithium heparin tues and rubber band the tubes together. Freeze BOTH the WHOLE TUBES IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT spin or separate. For paediatric collections it is acceptable to only collect one tube.

Transport Instructions:

Send to lab immediately