Lab Update 10 - Urine Methylhistamine
Jul 01, 2019 | Chemical Pathology
Histamine turnover increases due to increased activity (allergic reactions) or proliferation (mastocytosis) of mast cells or basophils. Histamine is released intermittently and has a short half-life, thus measurement of urine 1-methylhistamine (N-Tele-methylhistamine, 1-MHIS), a major metabolite of histamine, has better sensitivity and specificity. Urine 1-MHIS testing is available at Ampath Esoteric Sciences by GC-MS/MS methodology....
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