5-HT (5 HYDROXY TRYPATAMINE) (SEROTONIN) (O.S.)

Requirements

Sample Required Serum
Preperations Required Patient should strictly avoid bananas, walnuts, tomatoes, pineapples, plums, gooseberries, avocados, aubergines, kiwi fruits, chocolates and drugs like Lithium, MAO Inhibitor, Methyldopa, Reserpine, Fluoxetine and strenuous exercise at least 48 hours befo
Gender Male & Female
Age Group 0 - 99 Years
Collection AtHome & Lab

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5-HT (5 HYDROXY TRYPATAMINE) (SEROTONIN) (O.S.)

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Overview

Serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine; 5-HT) is one of the most thoroughly characterized biologically active substance released by Carcinoid tumors. Carcinoids are neuroectodermal tumors of the gastrointestinal tract and pancreas.Slight increases may be seen in acute intestinal obstruction, acute MI, cystic fibrosis, dumping syndromes, and nontropical sprue. Metastasizing abdominal carcinoid tumors often show serotonin concentrations greater than 400 ng/mL. Abstain from medications for 72 hours prior to collection