Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD86947Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
5‑Hydroxyindoleacetic Acid (5‑HIAA), Random Urine with Creatinine
Also known as: Carcinoid Screen, Serotonin 5-HIAA, 5-HIAA
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Measurement of 5‑HIAA in random urine with correction for creatinine is used in the biochemical diagnosis and monitoring of carcinoid tumors, which often produce elevated levels of serotonin metabolites detectable in urine. This assay aids in evaluation of suspected carcinoid syndrome and in follow‑up of known cases.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Mass Spectrometry
Biomarkers
5‑HIAA
Analyte5‑HIAA • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Creatinine
AnalyteCreatinine • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Result Turnaround Time
2-4 days
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Urine
Volume
Random urine
Minimum Volume
Not provided