Proven Diagnostics Test Catalog
5-HIAA RANDOM URINE |
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Test code: |
HIAAR |
Specimen type: |
Random urine |
Tube type / collection container: |
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Specimen collection notes: |
After urine collection, add 0.5 g/100 mL boric acid (or 6N HCl by drops) to maintain a pH below 3. Urine without preservative is acceptable if pH is below 6 and the sample is shipped frozen. Keep urine refrigerated during collection if preservative is not used. |
What to submit: |
10 mL of random urine; minimum 5 mL. |
Patient preparation: |
Patient should avoid food high in indoles (avocado, banana, tomato, plum, walnut, pineapple, and eggplant). Patient should also avoid tobacco, tea and coffee three days before specimen collection. |
Specimen Processing Instructions: |
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Transport temperature: |
Refrigerated or frozen. |
Reference range: |
Accompanies report. |
Additional information: |
None. |
CPT code(s): |
83497, 82570 |
| Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed. The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. | |
| When performed: |
Monday - Friday morning |
Test includes: |
5-HIAA (Serotonin), Timed, and Creatinine, Random Urine |
Methodology: |
High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
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Synonyms: |
5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid, random urine
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