CHRONIC URTICARIA
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: FCER
UPHSM LIS Test #: 3664
Schedule: Monday - Friday
Testing Time: 7-10 Days
Testing Lab: Warde Medical Laboratories
UPHSM LIS Test #: 3664
Schedule: Monday - Friday
Testing Time: 7-10 Days
Testing Lab: Warde Medical Laboratories
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 2.0 mL serum (1.0 mL minimum)
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: 1 SST Tube
Collection Info:
Patient preparation: patients taking calcineurin inhibitors should stop their medication for 72 hours prior to draw. Patients taking prednisone should stop their medication for 2 weeks prior to draw.
Draw blood in a SST. Spin, separate and send 2.0 mL serum (1.0 mL minimum) room temperature.
Temperature: Ambient
Tube Type: 1 SST Tube
Collection Info:
Patient preparation: patients taking calcineurin inhibitors should stop their medication for 72 hours prior to draw. Patients taking prednisone should stop their medication for 2 weeks prior to draw.
Draw blood in a SST. Spin, separate and send 2.0 mL serum (1.0 mL minimum) room temperature.
Methods
Cell Culture and Histamine Analysis
CPT Codes
86352
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Reference Range
<10
