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Urine 5HIAA
Acidified 24 Hour Urine Container
| Test | Urine 5HIAA |
|---|---|
| Common Abbreviations | UHIAA |
| Profile | NA |
| Tube type | Acidified 24 Hour Urine Container |
| Clinical Indication | To help diagnose and monitor treatment for a serotonin-secreting carcinoid tumour. |
| Specimen Type | Urine |
| Sample type | Acidified 24 Hour Urine |
| Minimum Volume | 8mL |
| Special Precautions | Serotonin containing foods should be avoided for 48 hours before and during the collection (bananas, walnuts, pineapples, tomatoes, aubergines, plums, avocado). Cough mixtures and painkillers, especially those containing paracetamol, should also be avoided. |
| Stability | Contact Referral Laboratory |
| Turnaround Time | 14 days |
| Laboratory | Hull Royal Infirmary Anlaby Road Hull HU3 2JZ 01482 607753 |
| Reference Interval | Contact Referral Laboratory |
| Limitations | Contact Referral Laboratory |
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