5-HIAA (24 Hour Urine)

Test information: To help diagnose a serotonin-secreting carcinoid tumours or to monitor treatment of a serotonin-secreting carcinoid tumours.

Specimen Type(s)

• Urine;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

N/A

Specimen Container - Adult

• 24hr Urine - Purple Bottle (Acid);

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• N/A;

Analytes

• N/A;

Part of a test profile?

No

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

Full 24 hour collection

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

24 hour urine containers can be ordered through Clinical chemistry, contact us on 01872 252540 or via ICE mail or rch-tr.biochem@nhs.net to request a container, a patient information leaflet will also be included.

Maximum add on time

N/A

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

Age and Sex specific clinical decision values

UKAS number

8869

UKAS accredited test?

Yes

Comments

N/A

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