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 Recent changes for 5HIAA; Urine

Recent changes for 5HIAA; Urine
DateFieldChanged FromChanged To
19th August 2024
Collection & Request Instructions

Dietary restriction or special diet.

19th August 2024
Collection & Request Instructions

Role in the diagnosis of Carcinoid Syndrome

Clinical Staff should ensure that patients have an appropriate diet during the urine collection; no phenothiazines or serotonin-containing foods should be consumed.( eg bananas, pineapples, red plums, walnuts, avocadoes, eggplant or tomatoes).

Role in the diagnosis of Carcinoid Syndrome

Special Requirements : Patient should avoid ingestion of bananas 24 hrs prior commencement of urine collection and during the period of urine collection

 

5HIAA; Urine

Alternative Names:Hydroxyindoleacetic Acid 5; Urine
HIAA
Laboratory:Clinical Biochemistry
Test Code:U5HIAAT
Specimen Types:Urine 24 hour
Container Types:
Urine Bottle ACID
Collection & Request Instructions:

Role in the diagnosis of Carcinoid Syndrome

Special Requirements : Patient should avoid ingestion of bananas 24 hrs prior commencement of urine collection and during the period of urine collection

 

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:Room Temperature
Assay Frequency:Weekly
External Laboratory:Women's and Children's Pathology Services, RCH
Additional Notes:

Reference Interval:

5HIAA: < 50 umol/24hrs

 

Assay Performed: Complex Biochemistry, RCH
Phone:  9345 4200
Laboratory Hours: 0830 - 1700 Monday to Friday, (excluding Pub Hol)