Serotonin Serum SERO SERUM
Synonyms |
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Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name |
Serotonin Serum |
Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name |
Not Orderable |
EPIC Order Name |
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Clinical Info |
Serotonin measurement is used in conjunction with urinary 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5-HIAA) and/or serum chromogranin A in the diagnosis of carcinoid syndrome. |
Specimen Type |
Blood |
Container |
Gold Top Tube |
Collection Instructions |
Container/Tube: Gold-top tube |
Transport Instructions |
Refrigerated |
Specimen Stability |
7 Days Room Temperature or Refrigerated |
Methodology |
Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS) |
Days Performed |
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Performing Laboratory |
LabCorp |
CPT |
84260 |
PDM |
5907505 |
Result InterpretationMale: 21−321 ng/mL |
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Forms |
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