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950 AED✅ Home Collection Available
Serotonin (5‑HT) Random Urine Test in UAE | 950 AED | DHA Licensed
Executive Summary & Core Metrics
- ✓Accuracy Guarantee: 99.9% Diagnostic Sensitivity via ISO Accredited Processing (ISO 9001:2015 Cert: INT/EGQ/2509DA/3139).
- ✓Premium Logistics: VIP Mobile Phlebotomy & Temperature‑Controlled Cold‑Chain Home Collection, available daily 8 AM–11 PM.
- ✓Clinical Guidance: Complimentary telephonic post‑test result interpretation by a DHA‑licensed specialist.
- ✓Insurance: Direct Billing Verification via WhatsApp +971 54 548 8731.
Test Overview & Methodology
This test quantifies serotonin (5‑hydroxytryptamine) in a random urine specimen using gold‑standard Liquid Chromatography‑Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC‑MS/MS) to aid in the diagnosis of neuroendocrine tumours and carcinoid syndrome. The assay delivers exceptional analytical specificity, minimising dietary and medicinal cross‑reactivity.
| Feature | Our Test (DNA Labs UAE) | Closest Alternative (Standard 5‑HIAA) |
|---|---|---|
| Precision | 99.9% Diagnostic Sensitivity | Moderate; often cross‑reacts with dietary metabolites |
| Methodology | LC‑MS/MS (DHA‑Endorsed) | HPLC‑EC (less specific, older technology) |
| Result Speed | 2 working days (sample received Wed/Sat by 9 AM) | 5–7 working days |
Physician Insight & Safety Protocols
“Urinary serotonin serves as a valuable biochemical marker for neuroendocrine activity. Clinicians must correlate elevated levels with imaging and symptom assessment to ensure accurate diagnosis. I am committed to supporting every patient with evidence‑based interpretation following their test.”
— Mr. Prabhakar Reddy Kalathoor, Specialist Diagnostic Radiology, DHA Registration ID: 61713011
Medication & Safety Advisory
Do not discontinue any prescribed medication without consulting your physician.
- Pre‑Test Dietary & Drug Restrictions (48 hours prior and during collection): Strictly avoid bananas, walnuts, tomatoes, pineapples, plums, gooseberries, mirabelles, melons, avocados, aubergines, kiwi fruits; also methocarbamol, mephenesin, guaifenesin, paracetamol, salicylic acid and strenuous exercise.
- Sample Handling: Collect 50 mL (10 mL min.) random urine; acidify to pH 1–2 using 50% HCl dropwise. Ship refrigerated or frozen.
Exclusion Criteria & Emergency Red Flags
- Exclusion Criteria: Not appropriate for patients on MAO inhibitors or those exhibiting acute serotonin syndrome (agitation, hyperthermia, rigidity).
- ER Red Flags – Seek emergency care immediately if you experience: severe confusion, high fever, muscle stiffness, rapid heart rate, or seizures after sample collection.
Patient FAQ & Clinical Guidance
1. What is the purpose of the Serotonin Random Urine Test?
This test screens for elevated urinary serotonin excretion, a reliable indicator of neuroendocrine tumours and carcinoid syndrome, with high diagnostic sensitivity. It is particularly useful when a patient presents with episodic flushing, diarrhoea, or wheezing, helping the specialist decide on further imaging or tumour localisation studies.
2. How should I prepare for this test?
You must avoid specific foods like bananas, avocados, and walnuts, as well as certain medications and strenuous exercise, for 48 hours before and during collection. Your phlebotomist will provide a strict dietary and medication checklist; please also refrain from paracetamol or guaifenesin‑containing products as they can interfere with the LC‑MS/MS assay.
3. How soon will I receive my results?
Samples collected by Wednesday or Saturday before 9:00 AM are processed and reported within 2 working days. Our ISO‑accredited cold‑chain logistics ensure specimen integrity, and your DHA‑licensed physician will review and release the report via secure digital channels.
UAE Regulatory & Data Privacy Adherence
Data Protection & Health Information Governance: All patient data is processed in full compliance with Federal Decree‑Law No. 45 of 2021 on Personal Data Protection (PDPL) and Federal Law No. 2 of 2019 Concerning the Use of Information and Communication Technology in Health Fields. Clinical testing and patient consent protocols adhere to Federal Decree‑Law No. 4 of 2016 on Medical Liability. Our laboratory is ISO 9001:2015 certified (Cert: INT/EGQ/2509DA/3139) and holds a valid DHA Facility License.
Clinical & Logistical Metadata
| Test Name | Serotonin (5‑HT) Random Urine |
| Price (AED) | 950 AED |
| Turnaround Time | 2 working days (samples received Wed/Sat by 9 AM) |
| Sample Type / Matrix | Random Urine (50 mL; 10 mL minimum) |
| Methodology Used | Liquid Chromatography‑Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC‑MS/MS) |
| ICD-10-CM Code | E34.0 |
| LOINC Code | 3379-3 |
| DHA Facility License & Address | License No. 1143 | Premises 105, Floor 1, Building 33, Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai, UAE — DNA Labs UAE |
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