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Neurotransmitter tests in Dubai & UAE

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Neurotransmitter diagnostic tests, details, and listed prices
Test and description Specimen Typical duration Price Options
TEST-3108
Serotonin (5‑HT) Serum Test

This diagnostic test evaluates the concentration of serotonin in the serum.

Serum Samples collected by Tuesday 9:00 AM yield results by Friday. General turnaround: 3-4 business days. 750.00 AED
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What it measures
["Circulating serotonin levels"]
Parameters
[{"name": "Serotonin (5-HT)", "reference_range": "50–200 ng/mL"}]
Preparation
["Strictly avoid bananas, walnuts, tomatoes, pineapples, plums, gooseberries, avocados, aubergines, kiwi fruits, chocolates for 48 hours before collection.", "Avoid drugs like Lithium, MAO Inhibitors, Methyldopa, Reserpine, Fluoxetine for 48 hours before collection.", "Refrain from strenuous exercise 48 hours before and during collection.", "Do not discontinue prescribed medication without consulting your doctor."]
Indications
["Diagnosis of carcinoid tumors", "Monitoring of serotonin-secreting malignancies", "Suspected serotonin syndrome"]
Measurement technique
Confirm with laboratory
Codes
LOINC: 2711-8 ICD-10: E34.0, C7A.00, D3A.00
Clinical summary
This diagnostic test evaluates the concentration of serotonin in the serum.

Category overview

Neurotransmitter: overview

Persistent mood changes, sleep disturbances, or cognitive fatigue can disrupt your life, but understanding your brain's chemical messengers brings empowering clarity. As a specialized offering in our Biochemistry services, precise Neurotransmitter testing measures the vital chemicals, like serotonin and dopamine, that facilitate communication within your nervous system. Utilizing state-of-the-art diagnostic technology, a targeted neurotransmitter test helps uncover hidden neurochemical imbalances, providing the essential data necessary to safely guide personalized medical and mental health interventions. Ranked highly among trusted diagnostic labs in the UAE, DNA Labs guarantees the utmost in patient confidentiality, exceptional diagnostic precision, and prompt turnaround times. Restore your natural cognitive balanceβ€”book your neurotransmitter testing in UAE, arrange a comfortable home sample collection, or consult our dedicated medical professionals.

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