5 Hydroxyindoleacetic acid, 5 HIAA - Urine
Also Known As
5-HIAA Urine Test, 5-Hydroxyindoleacetic Acid, 5-HIAA Carcinoid Marker, Serotonin Metabolite Test, Urine 5-HIAA Quantitative
Test Parameters Included
Urine 5-Hydroxyindoleacetic Acid Concentration (mg/24h)Pathologist Oncology Remark – evaluated against age-adjusted reference intervals
Department
IMMUNOLOGY / SEROLOGY
Methodology
ELISA
Sample Required
URINE (5ML)
Preparation
To prepare for a 5-Hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5-HIAA) test, you typically need to avoid foods high in serotonin such as bananas, avocados, eggplant, to... Read more
Schedule Report
24 Hours
Emergency Report
Yes
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 5-HIAA urine test used for?It measures a serotonin metabolite to help diagnose and monitor carcinoid tumors, which secrete excess serotonin in... Read more
Test Description
Test Code
H01
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