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Histamine (Urine - Timed)

Alternate Names
24 Hour Urine Histamine, Histamine 24hr Output Urine
Test Code
U24HIS
Testing Laboratory
Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type

Urine - Timed

Container Type

24 Hour Urine - Acid Bottle (Contains Hydrochloric Acid)

Medicare Rebate

Yes

Out of Pocket Costs
None
Ordering Information

A request for 24 Hour Urine Histamine will yield the following results:

  • Histamine
  • 1-Methylhistamine

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

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
Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions
Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency
Infrequently
Min Test Volume
20mL
Add On Test Suitability

Add ons for this test cannot be performed.

Container ID
UACID
CSR Instructions

Instructions for: Regional Specimen Receptions 

  • Please forward all 24 hour urine samples at 4°C to the Heidelberg Laboratory for processing. 

Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception

  • Aliquot and freeze as soon as possible.
  • Place sample in frozen (-20°C) Sendout tub.
Laboratory Instructions
None
External Laboratory
Biochemistry, The Children's Hospital Westmead
Accredited Test
Yes