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Lab Test Dictionary

Serotonin, Serum (29851)

Methodology

High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Fluorescence Detection


Specimen Type

Serum

Performing Lab

Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano


Epic ID

LAB01056

Lab Test Days

Monday, Wednesday, Friday


Collection Information

Specimen Required

2-4 mL Blood

Container Type

Red Top (No Additive)

Collection Instructions

Patient should avoid food high in indoles: avocado, banana, tomato, plum, walnut, pineapple, and eggplant. Patient should also avoid tobacco, tea, and coffee three days prior to specimen collection.


Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Frozen-Only

Specimen Stability

Room Temp: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 42 Days

Rejection Criteria

Received room temp; Received refrigerated

Test Volume Required

2 mL Serum

Minimum Test Volume

1 mL Serum

Processing Instructions

Spin and freeze serum below -20 c within 2 hours after collection.


CPT Codes

84260


Revised

02-20-17

Initials

SL