Specimen Type
Describes the specimen type validated for testing
Plasma EDTA
Specimen Required
Defines the optimal specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing
Specimen Type: Plasma
Collection Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Collection Instructions:
Draw 3 mL blood in a lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s). Cool immediately on ice. Centrifuge at 1500 rpm for 10 minutes at 4 degrees C. The centrifugation should be performed within 20 minutes of collection. Carefully remove 1 mL of EDTA plasma from the upper part of the tube. Freeze and send frozen in a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
Defines the amount of sample necessary to provide a clinically relevant result as determined by the Testing Laboratory
Reject Due To
Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected
Hemolysis | Mild reject ; Gross reject |
Lipemia | Mild reject; Gross reject |
Icterus | NA |
Other | Specimens other than Plasma EDTA. Test is strict frozen |
Specimen Type |
Temperature |
Time |
Special Container |
Plasma EDTA |
Frozen |
28 days |
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PDF Report
Indicates whether the report includes an additional document with charts, images or other enriched information
No
Report Available
The interval of time (receipt of sample at Mayo Clinic Laboratories to results available) taking into account standard setup days and weekends. The first day is the time that it typically takes for a result to be available. The last day is the time it might take, accounting for any necessary repeated testing.
2 to 7 days
Eurofins Viracor
Fees
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Test Classification
Provides information regarding the medical device classification for laboratory test kits and reagents. Tests may be classified as cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and used per manufacturer instructions, or as products that do not undergo full FDA review and approval, and are then labeled as an Analyte Specific Reagent (ASR) product.
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Viracor Eurofins. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Test Id |
Test Order Name |
Order LOINC Value
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FHSPL |
Histamine Plasma |
2416-6 |
Result Id |
Test Result Name |
Result LOINC Value
Applies only to results expressed in units of measure originally reported by the performing laboratory. These values do not apply to results that are converted to other units of measure.
|
FHSPL |
Histamine Plasma |
2416-6 |
Test Setup Resources
Setup Files
Test setup information contains test file definition details to support order and result interfacing between Mayo Clinic Laboratories and your Laboratory Information System.
Excel |
Pdf
SI Sample Reports
International System (SI) of Unit reports are provided for a limited number of tests. These reports are intended for international account use and are only available through MayoLINK accounts that have been defined to receive them.
SI Normal Reports |
SI Abnormal Reports