MELATONIN, SALIVA LC-MS/MS

Test Code: S35Specimen Collection: Saliva
Component:

MELATONIN

Method:

LC/MS/MS

Collection Notes: Follow instructions located in the Saliva Test Kit (instructions and collection tubes are within the kit). Transport at room temperature.
Clinical Utility: Melatonin is primarily secreted during the dark (night) cycle. Levels drop dramatically after exposure to bright light. Melatonin binds to various proteins including Albumin. Patients with cancer frequently have decreased levels of Melatonin as do patients with impaired central nervous system function. Elevated levels can be found in sympathetic orthostatic hypotension. Melatonin has a stimulatory and suppressive feedback on Gonadotropin release depending on Melatonin levels. Altered levels of Melatonin have been reported with sleep disorders, jet lag, depression, stress, schizophrenia, hypothalamic amenorrhea, pregnancy, anorexia nervosa, immunological disorders, as well as sexual maturation during puberty.
CPT Code: 80375Testing Location: AML
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPE
Temperature:

Saliva (follow Kit instructions)

Ambient
 
5
 
Days
Refrigerated
 
28
 
Days
Frozen
 
90
 
Days
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