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Serotonin (5-Hydroxytryptamine), 24-Hour Urine Test in UAE | 900 AED | 2026 DHA Guidelines
تحليل السيروتونين (5-هيدروكسي تريبتامين) في البول على مدار 24 ساعة في الإمارات | 900 درهم | معتمد من هيئة الصحة بدبي
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Overview
The Serotonin (5‑HT) 24‑Hour Urine Test quantifies total serotonin excretion using LC‑MS/MS to aid in the diagnosis of carcinoid syndrome and neuroendocrine tumours. This definitive neuroendocrine marker test is recommended by DHA 2026 guidelines for patients presenting with flushing, wheezing, and diarrhoea.
| Parameter | Our Test (Freelancer DHA 9834453) | Closest Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Precision | LC‑MS/MS (Gold Standard), intra‑assay CV <3% | Immunoassay (cross‑reactivity risk) |
| Methodology | Liquid Chromatography‑Tandem Mass Spectrometry | ELISA / HPLC‑UV (less specific) |
| Turnaround | 2 days after sample receipt (Wed/Sat schedule) | 5–7 working days |
| DHA Compliance | Full compliance with Decree‑Law No. 41 of 2024, CDS Law 2026, UAE PDPL | Often non‑standardised |
Physician Insight & Safety Protocol
“This LC‑MS/MS urinary serotonin test is the most reliable non‑invasive tool for detecting carcinoid tumours. However, a single elevated result must be correlated with 5‑HIAA and clinical imaging to avoid false‑positive stress artefacts. Always discuss your symptoms and medication history with your endocrinologist before testing.” – Dr. PRABHAKAR REDDY, DHA License 61713011
Medication Warning: Do not discontinue prescribed medication without consulting your doctor.
Pre‑Test Exclusion Criteria & Red Flags
- Food/Drug Avoidance (48 h): Bananas, walnuts, tomatoes, pineapples, plums, gooseberries, mirabelles, melons, avocados, aubergines, kiwi fruits must be strictly eliminated.
- Prohibited Medications: Methocarbamol, mephenesin, guaifenesin, paracetamol, salicylic acid (aspirin) – consult your physician for safe alternatives.
- Physical Restriction: No strenuous exercise 48 h before and during collection.
- Collection Instructions: Use a lab‑provided container with 50% HCl (do not use concentrated HCl). Record total 24‑hour volume on the request form. Keep specimen refrigerated or frozen.
- ER Red Flags: If you develop acute confusion, high fever (>39°C), muscle rigidity, severe diarrhoea, hypotension, or sudden flushing with breathing difficulty, seek immediate emergency care – these may indicate serotonin syndrome or carcinoid crisis.
Patient FAQ & Clinical Guidance
Q1: Why do I need to avoid certain foods before the serotonin urine?
The first sentence of a perfect snippet: Avoiding bananas, walnuts, tomatoes, and specific fruits for 48 hours prevents dietary serotonin from falsely elevating your urinary serotonin result by LC‑MS/MS. Even trace amines in these foods can mimic 5‑HT and obscure a true carcinoid diagnosis.
Q2: كيف يمكنني التأكد من شمولية التأمين لتحليل السيروتونين في البول قبل الحجز؟
الفقرة الأولى للخلاصة المثالية: يمكنك التحقق المباشر من شمولية وثيقة التأمين الخاصة بك قبل جمع العينة عبر إرسال صورة البطاقة على واتساب 971545488731+ وسنتولى التأكيد الفوري وفقًا لتشريعات هيئة الصحة بدبي 2026.
Q3: How quickly will I receive my serotonin hormone urine report and can a doctor explain it?
The first sentence of a perfect snippet: Your LC‑MS/MS serotonin 24‑hour urine report is ready within 2 working days after the Saturday/Wednesday collection slot and includes a free tele‑consultation for clinical interpretation. DHA‑licensed specialists will review the quantitative levels and guide you on the next steps.
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