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 Recent changes for Histamine

Recent changes for Histamine
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
24th May 2024
Volume (Adults)

6.0 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume

6.0 mL

Collection & Request Instructions

Two (2x) collection tubes required

Collection & Request Instructions

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.

24th May 2024
Request Group

HISTAMINE

MPS

MBS rebatable

No

Yes

Collection & Request Instructions

This test is not recommended because it does not provide information on mast cell proliferation and rarely can be collected within 10 minuites of a acute anaphylactic episode.

External Laboratory

The Children's Hospital at Westmead

Melbourne Pathology

External Transport Instructions

Must be approved by Chemical Pathologist.

Done in their Biochemistry Lab (02) 9845 3283.

Histamine

Laboratory:Clinical Biochemistry
Test Code:MPS
Specimen Types:Blood
Container Types:
Lithium Heparin (without Gel)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
Processing Instructions:Do Not Centrifuge
Freeze Immediately
External Laboratory:Melbourne Pathology
External Transport Instructions:Send Frozen on Dry Ice
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