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Serotonin (5‑HT) Serum Test in UAE | 750 AED | 2026 DHA Guidelines
تحليل السيروتونين (5‑HT) في مصل الدم في الإمارات | 750 درهم | معتمد من هيئة الصحة بدبي
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- Clinical Guidance: Telephonic Post‑Test Clinical Guidance for result interpretation by DHA‑licensed experts.
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Overview
The Serotonin (5‑HT) Serum Test quantifies circulating serotonin levels using high‑performance liquid chromatography with electrochemical detection (HPLC‑EC) to aid in the diagnosis and monitoring of carcinoid tumors and serotonin syndrome. This test is essential for oncological workups where neuroendocrine tumor secretion is suspected, providing accurate, actionable data under strict UAE pre‑analytical conditions.
| Feature | Our Serotonin (5‑HT) Test | Closest Alternative (RIA/ELISA) |
|---|---|---|
| Precision (CV%) | ≤ 5% (HPLC‑EC, gold standard) | 8‑15% (cross‑reactivity) |
| Methodology | HPLC‑EC (direct specific detection) | Immunoassay (potential interference) |
| Turnaround Time | Sample Tue by 9 am, Report Fri | 5‑7 working days |
Physician Insight & Safety Protocol
“As a DHA‑licensed specialist, I emphasize that serotonin results must be correlated with clinical signs and imaging; an isolated elevation does not confirm malignancy. False‑positives may occur with diet or medication non‑compliance, and false‑negatives in intermittent secreting tumors. Always interpret alongside 5‑HIAA and chromogranin A.”
— Dr. PRABHAKAR REDDY, DHA License: 61713011
⚠ Medication Warning: Do not discontinue prescribed medication without consulting your doctor. Abrupt cessation of MAO inhibitors, lithium, or SSRIs can precipitate severe withdrawal or serotonin syndrome.
Safety & Exclusion Criteria
- Exclusion Criteria: Failure to adhere to 48‑hour dietary and medication restrictions (see Pre‑test Information); known hemolyzed or improperly chilled specimen; prior anaphylaxis to phlebotomy.
- Pre‑test Restrictions: Strictly avoid bananas, walnuts, tomatoes, pineapples, plums, gooseberries, avocados, aubergines, kiwi fruits, chocolates, and drugs like Lithium, MAO Inhibitors, Methyldopa, Reserpine, Fluoxetine; no strenuous exercise 48 hours before and during collection.
- Sample Requirements: 3 mL (2 mL min.) serum from 1 SST; ship refrigerated or frozen.
- ER Red Flags: If you experience sudden high fever, muscle rigidity, agitation, rapid heart rate, severe flushing, wheezing, or hypotension, proceed directly to the emergency department — these may indicate serotonin syndrome or carcinoid crisis.
Primary Specialists & Clinical Intent
Diagnose and manage carcinoid tumors and neuroendocrine neoplasms; monitor serotonin as tumor marker.
Evaluate gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumors and serotonin‑induced motility disorders.
Assess hormonal imbalances related to serotonin‑secreting tumors; rule out endocrine mimics.
2026 ICD‑10‑CM Codes: E34.0 (Carcinoid syndrome), C7A.00 (Malignant carcinoid tumor, unspecified), D3A.00 (Benign carcinoid tumor).
LOINC Code: 2711‑8 – Serotonin [Mass/volume] in Serum or Plasma (HPLC‑EC).
UAE Regulatory Compliance: This service complies with Federal Decree‑Law No. 41 of 2024 (Art. 87) on medical testing, the CDS Law 2026 protecting minors, and UAE PDPL for data privacy. Home collection and tele‑consultation are performed under DHA Facility License 9834453.
Accreditation: ISO 9001:2015 (Cert: INT/EGQ/2509DA/3139) ensuring laboratory quality management.
Patient FAQ & Clinical Guidance
Q: Why is the Serotonin Serum Test used in cancer care?
Snippet: This test detects elevated serotonin from neuroendocrine tumors, especially carcinoid, guiding diagnosis and monitoring of serotonin‑secreting malignancies.
Clinicians order it alongside 5‑HIAA and chromogranin A when patients present with flushing, diarrhea, wheezing, or cardiac valve lesions suggestive of carcinoid syndrome. Serial measurements can track treatment response.
س: لماذا يُستخدم تحليل السيروتونين في رعاية مرضى السرطان؟
الإجابة المختصرة: يكشف هذا الاختبار ارتفاع السيروتونين الناتج عن الأورام العصبية الصماوية، وخاصة السرطاوية، ويوجه التشخيص والمراقبة.
Q: How should I prepare for the Serotonin Serum?
Snippet: You must strictly avoid specific foods and medications for 48 hours before sample collection to prevent false results.
Refrain from bananas, walnuts, tomatoes, pineapples, plums, gooseberries, avocados, aubergines, kiwi, chocolates, and drugs such as lithium, MAO inhibitors, methyldopa, reserpine, fluoxetine. No strenuous exercise. Continue other prescribed medicines unless directed otherwise by your doctor.
س: كيف أستعد لتحليل السيروتونين في مصل الدم؟
الإجابة المختصرة: يجب الامتناع التام عن أطعمة وأدوية محددة لمدة 48 ساعة قبل سحب العينة لتجنب النتائج الخاطئة.
Q: What do the results mean, and what is the normal range?
Snippet: Elevated serotonin levels may indicate a carcinoid tumor, but results must be interpreted alongside other markers and clinical findings.
Typical reference intervals vary between labs; our validated adult range is 50–200 ng/mL (HPLC‑EC). Values significantly above this warrant further investigation for neuroendocrine tumor. Low levels are clinically non‑specific. Your doctor will discuss the full interpretation.
س: ماذا تعني النتائج وما هو المعدل الطبيعي؟
الإجابة المختصرة: قد تشير مستويات السيروتونين المرتفعة إلى ورم سرطاوي، لكن يجب تفسير النتائج مع علامات أخرى ونتائج سريرية.
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