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Test ID: SERWB    
Serotonin, Blood

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Method Description Describes how the test is performed and provides a method-specific reference

Serotonin is extracted from the sample using reversed-phase solid-phase extraction (SPE). Separation is completed using a Bond Elut C18 SPE cartridge, and is eluted with 40% acetonitrile:1 mM ammonium acetate:0.1% formic acid. The eluate is analyzed using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) and quantified using a stable isotope-labeled internal standard, d(4)-serotonin.(Carling RS, Degg TS, Allen KR, et al: Evaluation of whole blood serotonin and plasma and urine 5-hydroxyindole acetic acid in diagnosis of carcinoid disease. Ann Clin Biochem 2002;39:577-582)

PDF Report Indicates whether the report includes an additional document with charts, images or other enriched information

No

Day(s) Performed Outlines the days the test is performed. This field reflects the day that the sample must be in the testing laboratory to begin the testing process and includes any specimen preparation and processing time before the test is performed. Some tests are listed as continuously performed, which means that assays are performed multiple times during the day.

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Report Available The interval of time (receipt of sample at Mayo Clinic Laboratories to results available) taking into account standard setup days and weekends. The first day is the time that it typically takes for a result to be available. The last day is the time it might take, accounting for any necessary repeated testing.

4 to 6 days

Specimen Retention Time Outlines the length of time after testing that a specimen is kept in the laboratory before it is discarded

3 months

Performing Laboratory Location Indicates the location of the laboratory that performs the test

Rochester