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SEROTONIN (National)

Test Details
Test Name : SEROTONIN
Alternative Test Names : SEROTONIN, SEROTONIN SERUM, 5-HT SERUM, 5-HYDROXYTRYPTAMINE SERUM
Code: SER
Test Overview : Used for the diagnosis of carcinoid syndrome. Methodology is Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS). Labcorp test code 120204.
Test Preparation Instructions : Monoamine oxidase inhibitor drugs should be discontinued for at least one week prior to sampling since they tend to increase the level of serotonin.
Turnaround Time: 10 DAYS
Reference Interval:
Age Reference Interval
Sex Low High Component Low High Units Note
F 0 M 12 YRS 22 271 Nanogram/Millilitre 1
M 0 M 12 YRS 46 321 Nanogram/Millilitre 2
M 13 60 YRS 31 207 Nanogram/Millilitre 3
M > 60 YRS 23 230 Nanogram/Millilitre 4
F 13 60 YRS 31 207 Nanogram/Millilitre 5
F > 60 YRS 8 217 Nanogram/Millilitre 6
Age
Sex Low High Component
F 0 M 12 YRS
M 0 M 12 YRS
M 13 60 YRS
M > 60 YRS
F 13 60 YRS
F > 60 YRS

Reference Interval
Low High Units Note
22 271 Nanogram/Millilitre 1
46 321 Nanogram/Millilitre 2
31 207 Nanogram/Millilitre 3
23 230 Nanogram/Millilitre 4
31 207 Nanogram/Millilitre 5
8 217 Nanogram/Millilitre 6
(1)

This test was developed and its
performance characteristics determined by LabCorp.
It has not been cleared or approved by
the Food and Drug Administration.

(2)

This test was developed and its
performance characteristics determined by LabCorp.
It has not been cleared or approved by
the Food and Drug Administration.

(3)

This test was developed and its
performance characteristics determined by LabCorp.
It has not been cleared or approved by
the Food and Drug Administration.

(4)

This test was developed and its
performance characteristics determined by LabCorp.
It has not been cleared or approved by
the Food and Drug Administration.

(5)

This test was developed and its
performance characteristics determined by LabCorp.
It has not been cleared or approved by
the Food and Drug Administration.

(6)

This test was developed and its
performance characteristics determined by LabCorp.
It has not been cleared or approved by
the Food and Drug Administration.

Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container: RED TOP
Volume: 1.00mL

Collection Requirements: Specimen for this test must be collected, processed, aliquoted and frozen within 30 minutes of collection. If unable to meet these requirements, patients for this test must be referred to a Dynacare Laboratory and Health Service Centre for collection. Centrifuge and aliquot serum to a transport tube.
Storage and Transport: Store frozen. Ship on dry ice. Sample is stable at room temperature or refrigerated for 7 days, and frozen for 14 days with X2 freeze/thaw cycles.

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