SEROTONIN ,5-HYDROXY TRYPTAMINE URINE

Tests urinary serotonin levels, important for evaluating serotonin-producing tumors or metabolic disorders.

Also known asSerotonin5-hydroxy TryptamineUrine Serotonin5-hydroxy Tryptamine

Available via

Home Collection, Lab Visit

Contains

3 parameters

Earliest reports in

4 Working Days

Test details

SEROTONIN ,5-HYDROXY TRYPTAMINE URINE Test in Bengaluru Overview

Preparations

No special preparations needed

Test included
SEROTONIN ,5-HYDROXY TRYPTAMINE URINE includes 3 parameters

  • Serotonin, Urine (eia)
  • Urine Volume 24hrs
  • Serotonin Urine In 24hrs
Frequently Asked Questions

It detects serotonin levels to diagnose carcinoid tumors and serotonin disorders.

The normal range of serotonin levels in urine is 50–220 µg/day.

The following causes serotonin levels to rise:

  • Carcinoid syndrome
  • Serotonin syndrome (from antidepressants)

Avoid eating bananas, walnuts, and pineapple before the test, as they can interfere with results.

Test code

7690U

Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
SpecimenVacutainerVolume
Urine,24hrBlue Plastic Urine collecter

Specimen stability information

Urine,24Hr

Specimen rejection criteria

Test run frequency

Tuesday TIME - 09:00

Turn around time

4 Working Days

Performing locations

Department

  • Local Send Out

CPT and Loinc codes

SEROTONIN ,5-HYDROXY TRYPTAMINE URINE

6000