SEROTONIN | |
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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 |