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Histamine (Urine - Timed)
Alternate Names
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24 Hour Urine Histamine, Histamine 24hr Output Urine |
Test Code
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U24HIS |
Testing Laboratory
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Referred Laboratory |
Specimen Type
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Urine - Timed |
Container Type
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24 Hour Urine - Acid Bottle (Contains Hydrochloric Acid) |
Medicare Rebate
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Yes |
Out of Pocket Costs
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None |
Ordering Information
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A request for 24 Hour Urine Histamine will yield the following results:
A creatinine excretion test is performed on 24 hour collections in order to confirm the adequacy of the collection. In timed urine collections other than 24 hours (+/- 2 hours), the 24 hour excretion cannot be calculated due to different day time and night time excretion patterns of various analytes. |
Collection Instructions
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Please note the time and date of the start and of the end of collection. Note: A special diet must be followed 24 hours prior to beginning of collection. |
Transport Instructions
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Transport ambient at room temperature |
Storage Instructions
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Store refrigerated at 4°C |
Testing Frequency
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Infrequently |
Min Test Volume
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20mL |
Add On Test Suitability
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Add ons for this test cannot be performed. |
Container ID
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UACID |
CSR Instructions
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Instructions for: Regional Specimen Receptions
Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception
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Laboratory Instructions
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None |
External Laboratory
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Biochemistry, The Children's Hospital Westmead |
Accredited Test
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Yes |
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