Referred Tests
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Test ID: SERU
Serotonin, 24 Hour, Urine
Useful For 
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
The diagnosis of a small subgroup of carcinoid tumors that produce predominately 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP), but very little serotonin and chromogranin A
Follow-up of patients with known or treated carcinoid tumors that produce predominately 5-HTP, but very little serotonin and chromogranin A
Special Instructions Library of PDFs including pertinent information and forms related to the test
Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test
Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
NY State Available Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.
Yes
Reporting Name Lists a shorter or abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test
Serotonin, 24 Hr, U
Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
5-HT (5-Hydroxytryptamine)
5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT)
5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT)