Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD24873Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Lab Quest DiagnosticsLab Test ID 818
Serotonin, Blood
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
This test measures serotonin levels in whole blood to assist in diagnosing and monitoring serotonin‐secreting carcinoid tumors and related disorders.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
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Test Details
Methodology
Other
Biomarkers
Serotonin
AnalyteSerotonin
Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Result Turnaround Time
3-5 days
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Whole Blood
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Frozen | 42 days |
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