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| Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||
| Message Alert: | PLEASE NOTE: This Test Directory is in an interim state and due to changes pertaining to the DynaLIFE transition, performing site for routing has not been updated. Please refer to Laboratory Information System for appropriate routing. | ||
| Test Name/Synonym: | Serotonin Serum (Referred Test) (Synonyms: 5-HT, 5-Hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT, 5-HIAA) | ||
| Clinical Indications: | Second-order test in the follow-up of patients with known or treated carcinoid tumors. | ||
| Ordering Alert: | Start with first line tests, 24 hour urine 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid or serum chromogranin A for the differential diagnosis of carcinoid syndrome. Note to ordering physician: This test will be reviewed for approval by Laboratory Medical or Scientific staff. | ||
| LABID (Connect Care): | LAB121 | ||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | See Serotonin in the Dynacare Test Directory. | ||
| Testing Area: | Referred Out | ||
| Performing Site: | Testing referred out to Dynacare. | ||
| Last Updated On: | Monday, July 29, 2024 | ||
