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Histamine, Plasma

Understand what Histamine, Plasma signals

Primary unit
ng/mL
LOINC codes
2416-6
Commercial laboratory assays
2

We have not added a physiological summary for this biomarker yet. Compare the commercial laboratory assays and population reference ranges below.

Compare commercial laboratory assays for Histamine, Plasma

Check orderable catalog codes, specimen types, fasting requirements, and demographic reference ranges across laboratories.

Histamine Determination, Plasma

Laboratory
Labcorp
Test code
144600
Specimen
Plasma
Fasting
Not stated
LOINC
2416-6
Turnaround
3 - 5 days

Laboratory assay overview

This test is used for the measurement of histamine in plasma.

Labcorp test directory, test code 144600

Histamine, Plasma

Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics
Test code
36586
Specimen
Plasma
Fasting
Not stated
LOINC
2416-6
Turnaround
Set up: Tues, Thurs, Sat (a.m.); Report available: 4 days

Laboratory assay overview

Histamine is a mediator of the allergic response. Histamine release causes itching, flushing, hives, vomiting, syncope, and even shock. In addition, some patients with gastric carcinoids may exhibit high concentrations of histamine.

View complete laboratory reference notes

≤1.8 ng/mL

Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 36586

Verify these ranges and sources

We compile every detail above directly from named laboratory directories and published clinical studies. Laboratories calculate standard reference intervals from the statistical distribution of tested populations for a specific assay method and demographic group, rather than setting universal optimal targets.

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