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195: Hydroxyindoleacetic Acid, 5, Quantitative

Synonyms:    5-HIAA, Quantitative   •   5-Hydroxyindoleacetic Acid, Quantitative

Reported:    7-10 days

Laboratory:    Chemistry

Performed externally at:    Quest.

 

SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS     

Collection Requirements:    24 hour collection in 6N HCl. Obtain Catecholamine bottle (6N HCL) from Chemistry Laboratory (688-2444).

Transport:    KEEP REFRIGERATED DURING COLLECTION.

Reference Range Comment:   


    See report

 

Additional Notes:    Includes Creatinine. Patient should avoid food high in indoles: eggplant, nuts, pineapple, bananas, tomatoes, avocado, plums. Also avoid tobacco, tea and coffee three days prior to sample collection.

CPT Code:    83497

Tests In This Panel:   

Test # Name
Material Sex Age Range Limits
Volume, Timed Urine
    
Creatinine, Timed Urine
    
Creatinine, Total in Sample
    

Manual Release Date:    04/23/2008

Format Date:    08/06/2008

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