Histamine (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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Histamine (Blood)

Alternate Names	-
Test Code	BHIST
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	Lithium Heparin - No Gel (Green Top) - DEDICATED
Medicare Rebate	Yes
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	-
Collection Instructions	Please collect 2 x DEDICATED Lithium Heparin (no gel) tubes.
Transport Instructions	Transport on ice Send to the laboratory as soon as possible
Storage Instructions	Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency	As Required
Min Test Volume	12mL
Add On Test Suitability	Add ons for this test cannot be performed.

Container ID	LHW
CSR Instructions	WHOLE BLOOD SPECIMEN - DO NOT CENTRIFUGE. Instructions for: Regional Specimen Receptions Forward sample to Heidelberg laboratory frozen in BioFreeze bottle. Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception   Place sample in frozen (-20°C) Sendout tub.
Laboratory Instructions	None
External Laboratory	Melbourne Pathology
Accredited Test	Yes

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