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Test Code SEROTM Serotonin, Serum

Additional Codes

MAYO: SER

EPIC: LAB121

Reporting Name

Serotonin, S

Useful For

In conjunction with, or as an alternative to first-order test in the differential diagnosis of isolated symptoms suggestive of carcinoid syndrome, in particular flushing (5-HIAA or serum chromogranin A measurements are first-line tests)

 

Second-order test in the follow-up of patients with known or treated carcinoid tumors in serum specimens

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

Serum


Additional Testing Requirements


First-line testing for the diagnosis of carcinoid tumors with symptoms suggestive of carcinoid syndrome consists of urinary serotonin (SERU / Serotonin, 24 Hour, Urine), urinary 5-HIAA (HIAA / 5-Hydroxyindoleacetic Acid [5-HIAA], 24 Hour, Urine), and serum chromogranin A (CGAK / Chromogranin A, Serum).



Specimen Required


Patient Preparation: Patient should be off of medications that may affect serotonin concentrations including lithium, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, methyldopa, morphine, and reserpine.

Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Red top

Acceptable: Serum gel

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 2.5 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge as soon as blood has clotted and aliquot into plastic vial.


Specimen Minimum Volume

1.1 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 21 days
  Frozen  90 days
  Ambient  4 days

Reference Values

≤230 ng/mL

Day(s) Performed

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Test Classification

This test was developed, and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information

84260

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
SER Serotonin, S 27057-9

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
84395 Serotonin, S 27057-9

Report Available

4 to 6 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis OK
Gross lipemia OK
Gross icterus OK

Method Name

Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)