Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Laboratory Information

Test Name

Histamine

Specimen Collection

Pre Testing Requirements

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Test Information

Department

Sendaway - Biochemistry

Test Availability

Referred to external laboratory.

Diagnostic Use Or Instructions

The measurement of urine histamine and its metabolite 1-methy histamine is of
diagnostic value in the diagnosis of systemic mastocytosis, diffuse cutaneous mastocytosis , and 
b
asophilic leukaemia .

Referred Out

LabPlus who onsend to the Children's Hospital, Westmead.

For more information about this test, including collection and handling instructions, please click on the following link:

http://testguide.adhb.govt.nz/EGuide/?elv=1&name=Histamine&pn=3365&mn=1197&sd=3&ts=14ce34c91fb

Electronic Information

Registration Code

BSENDP