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 Recent changes for 5HIAA; Urine

Recent changes for 5HIAA; Urine
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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

 

External Laboratory

St Vincent's Pathology

Women's and Children's Pathology Services, RCH

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)
 

 

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

 

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