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Serotonin

Ordering information:

This test has limited clinical utility. Suggest urine 5-HIAA or Chromogranin A for the  investigation of carcinoid syndrome.

Laboratory:
Referred Test
Test Code:
SEROT
Specimen types:
Serum
Container types:
Serum tube with gelSerum tube with gel
Collection Instructions:

Also can be done on 24 Hrs urine collection (Acidified collection pH <4).

Special dietry reqirment: avoid the following foods for 1 day prior to and during collection:  

Fruits: Bananas, Pineapple, Grapes,Figs, Kiwifruit, Plums

Vegetables: Tomatoes, Avocadoes, Eggplant

Nuts: All especially walnuts

Other: Chocolate

Frequency:
As required
Result Turnaround Time:
4-6 weeks
Laboratory Use Only

  

 

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare.  If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW