Methylhistamine – urine
Last updated: Saturday, 30, June, 2007
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| Item | Process |
|---|---|
| Specimen | 24 hour urine collection/spit. |
| Method | Immunoassay. |
| Reference Interval | Consult pathologist. |
| Application | Diagnosis of mastocytosis. In appropriate clinical circumstances anaphylaxis. |
| Interpretation | Raised level suggests possibility of mastocytosis. |
| Reference | Metcalfe D. In: Middleton E et al. Allergy Principles and Practice. Vol 2. Mosby 1998. |