We didn’t invent the lab test,
We simply perfected it.
Notification Type
Back SEROTONIN | |
|---|---|
| Test Code:T287 | Specimen Collection:Serum |
| Component: Serotonin | Method: HPLC |
| Collection Notes:Centrifuge, separate, and freeze serum below -20°C within 2 hours of collection. Serum should be aliquoted into a labeled, screw-top plastic vial prior to freezing. Patient should refrain from eating avocados, bananas, eggplant, pineapples, plums, tomatoes, or walnuts for a 48-hour period prior to collection. | |
| Clinical Utility:This test is useful for the diagnosis of carcinoid syndrome. | |
| CPT Code:84260 | Testing Location:Sent to reference lab |
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPETemperature:Serum (2 mL) Frozen 42 Days | |