Referred to Berkshire & Surrey Pathology Services, Frimley Park Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Portsmouth Road, Frimley, Surrey GU16 7UJ
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Alternative names, keywords |
5-Hydroxyindoleacetic acid, 5HIAA |
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Samples required |
24 hour urine collection in acidified container. Instructions for 24h urine collection available here or on UHSussex public site. The following food/drugs must be restricted 2 days prior to and during collection of 24hr urine: walnuts, bananas, aubergine, avocados, pineapples, red plums, tomatoes. Download a printable list. |
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Test indications |
Suspected carcinoid syndrome. |
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Reference range |
< 47 µmol/24h |
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Turnaround time |
Referral lab quotes turnaround time of 3 weeks, however additional time must be allowed for packing, dispatch and delivery of sample, and return and processing of results. |
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Enquiries |
Biochemistry (Referrals) |