Urine Serotonin Test Price | Lahalak Platform
A precise screening tool for rare neuroendocrine tumors by measuring serotonin levels in urine, aiding in early diagnosis and monitoring treatment response with high accuracy.
Scientific name: Urine Serotonin Level Test
This test measures the level of serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine) in a urine sample, usually a 24-hour sample. A small portion of the serotonin produced in the body is excreted unchanged (unmetabolized) in the urine. This test is less sensitive and specific than measuring serotonin's main metabolite, 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5-HIAA), in urine, but...
Service type
Laboratory test (Urine)
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- Quantitative analysis of serotonin in a 24-hour urine sample
- Consult an oncologist or endocrinologist to interpret the results.
- Personal support services from Lahalak
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- Collect a complete 24-hour urine sample in the special container provided by the laboratory (which usually contains acid as a preservative).
- Adhere to the preservation instructions (usually keeping the sample in the refrigerator throughout the collection and transport period).
- Inform the doctor about all medications and supplements, as some may be required to be stopped several days before the examination.
- You may be advised to avoid certain foods before the test, according to the instructions of the doctor or laboratory.
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