Test Directory
| Test Code | ||
| SERO | ||
| Test Name | ||
| Serotonin, Whole Blood | ||
| CPT Codes | ||
| 84260 | ||
| Expected Turnaround Time | ||
| 4-6 days | ||
| Clinical Utility | ||
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Serotonin is produced in excess by carcinoid tumors of the enterochromaffin cell usually in the small intestine, appendix or rectum. |
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| Specimen and Container Info | ||
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Specimen Type: Whole Blood Collection Container: Lavender Top (EDTA) and Serotonin Kit Desired Specimen Volume: 4 mL |
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| Collection Instructions | ||
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Proper specimen collection, storage and shipment are critical for Serotonin whole blood analysis. Strict adherence to the following specimen collection instructions will ensure the most meaningful results.
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| Processing and Submission Instructions | ||
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| Patient Preparation | ||
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Patient should avoid foods high in indoles: avocado, banana, tomato, plum, walnut, pineapple, and eggplant. Patient should also avoid tobacco, tea, and coffee three days prior to specimen collection. |
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| Transport Instructions | ||
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Transport to the laboratory frozen. |
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| Stability Requirements | ||
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| Methodology | ||
| Liquid Chromatography - Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) | ||
| Reference Intervals | ||
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See patient report. |
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| Reference Lab | ||
| Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute | ||
| Testing Schedule | ||
| Routine, Monday - Saturday | ||
The American Medical Association (AMA) Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published by HNL Lab Medicine are guidelines and are intended for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the exclusive responsibility of the billing entity. View the Terms.
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