5-HIAA 5-HYDROXY INDOLE ACETIC ACID 24 HOUR URINE Test
Test Name: 5-HIAA 5-HYDROXY INDOLE ACETIC ACID 24 HOUR URINE Test
Components: 50 mL (10 mL min.) aliquot of 24-hour urine
Price: 820.0 AED
Sample Condition: Collect urine with appropriate volume of 50% HCl to maintain pH between 1-2. Do not use concentrated HCl. Record 24 hour volume on test request form and urine container. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Patient should strictly avoid banana, kiwi, walnut, avocado, brinjal, pineapple, plum, tomato & drugs like Fluorouracil, Melphalan, Paracetamol & Acetaminophen, Heparin, L-dopa, Reserpine, Salicylates, Chlorpromazine, Imipramine, Isoniazid, MAO inhibitors, Phenothiazines, Promethazine, alcoholic beverages, caffeine, tea/coffee, tobacco and strenuous exercise at least 72 hrs before and during specimen collection.
Report Delivery: 1 week
Method: High Performance Liquid Chromatography
Test type: Cancer
Doctor: Oncologist
Test Department: HPLC
Pre Test Information: Avoid banana, kiwi, walnut, avocado, brinjal, pineapple, plum, tomato & drugs like Fluorouracil, Melphalan, Paracetamol & Acetaminophen, Heparin, L-dopa, Reserpine, Salicylates, Chlorpromazine, Imipramine, Isoniazid, MAO inhibitors, Phenothiazines, Promethazine, alcoholic beverages, caffeine, tea/coffee, tobacco and strenuous exercise at least 72 hours before and during specimen collection.
Test Details: The 5-HIAA (5-Hydroxy Indole Acetic Acid) 24-hour urine test is a diagnostic test used to measure the levels of 5-HIAA in the urine. 5-HIAA is a breakdown product of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that regulates mood, appetite, and sleep. This test is primarily used to detect and monitor carcinoid tumors, which are rare neuroendocrine tumors that can produce excessive amounts of serotonin. Carcinoid tumors most commonly occur in the gastrointestinal tract, particularly in the appendix, small intestine, and rectum. To perform the test, the patient collects all urine produced over a 24-hour period. The urine is then sent to a laboratory, where the level of 5-HIAA is measured. Elevated levels of 5-HIAA may indicate the presence of a carcinoid tumor. It is important to follow specific instructions provided by the healthcare provider for accurate test results. These instructions may include avoiding certain foods, medications, and activities that can affect serotonin levels prior to the test. The 5-HIAA 24-hour urine test is just one component of the diagnostic process for carcinoid tumors. Other tests, such as blood tests, imaging studies (such as CT scans or MRI), and endoscopic procedures, may also be performed to confirm the presence of a tumor and determine its location and extent.
| Test Name | 5-HIAA 5-HYDROXY INDOLE ACETIC ACID 24 HOUR URINE Test |
|---|---|
| Components | |
| Price | 820.0 AED |
| Sample Condition | 50 mL (10 mL min.) aliquot of 24-hour urine. Collect urine with appropriate volume of 50% HCl to maintain pH between 1\u0192??2. Do not use concentrated HCl. Record 24 hour volume on test request form and urine container. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Patient should strictly avoid banana, kiwi, walnut, avocado, brinjal, pineapple, plum, tomato & drugs like Fluorouracil, Melphalan, Paracetamol & Acetaminophen, Heparin, L-dopa, Reserpine, Salicylates, Chlorpromazine, Imipramine, Isoniazid, MAO inhibitors, Phenothiazines, Promethazine, alcoholic beverages, caffeine, tea\/coffee, tobacco and strenuous exercise at least 72 hrs before and during specimen collection. |
| Report Delivery | 1 week |
| Method | High Performance LiquidChromatography |
| Test type | Cancer |
| Doctor | Oncologist |
| Test Department: | HPLC |
| Pre Test Information | Avoid banana, kiwi, walnut, avocado, brinjal, pineapple, plum, tomato & drugs like Fluorouracil, Melphalan, Paracetamol & Acetaminophen, Heparin, L-dopa, Reserpine, Salicylates, Chlorpromazine, Imipramine, Isoniazid, MAO inhibitors, Phenothiazines, Promethazine, alcoholic beverages, caffeine, tea/coffee, tobacco and strenuous exercise at least 72 hours before and during specimen collection. |
| Test Details | The 5-HIAA (5-Hydroxy Indole Acetic Acid) 24-hour urine test is a diagnostic test used to measure the levels of 5-HIAA in the urine. 5-HIAA is a breakdown product of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that regulates mood, appetite, and sleep. This test is primarily used to detect and monitor carcinoid tumors, which are rare neuroendocrine tumors that can produce excessive amounts of serotonin. Carcinoid tumors most commonly occur in the gastrointestinal tract, particularly in the appendix, small intestine, and rectum. To perform the test, the patient collects all urine produced over a 24-hour period. The urine is then sent to a laboratory, where the level of 5-HIAA is measured. Elevated levels of 5-HIAA may indicate the presence of a carcinoid tumor. It is important to follow specific instructions provided by the healthcare provider for accurate test results. These instructions may include avoiding certain foods, medications, and activities that can affect serotonin levels prior to the test. The 5-HIAA 24-hour urine test is just one component of the diagnostic process for carcinoid tumors. Other tests, such as blood tests, imaging studies (such as CT scans or MRI), and endoscopic procedures, may also be performed to confirm the presence of a tumor and determine its location and extent. |
