| Test Name: Serotonin | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternate Test Names | 5HT | ||
| PLS Test Code | BOR | Laboratory | Biochemistry |
| Specimen | Blood | Analysis Performed On | Serum |
| Container | Plain Tube 10 ml | Container colour | Red |
| Multiple specimens | |||
| Required Volume Adult (mL) | 10 | Req Vol Paediatric (mL) | |
| Reference Ranges | |||
| Turnaround Time Routine | 4 Weeks | Turnaround Time Urgent | |
| Turnaround Other | |||
| Days test is performed | Weekly | Transport | Transport on Ice |
| Special Requirements | Specimen must reach the Laboratory within 4 hours of collection. Plasma is not suitable. Gel tubes are not suitable. | ||
| Patient Preparation | |||
| Collection Instructions | Place Specimen on Ice | ||
| Clinical Information | |||
| Sent to Reference Laboratory | Yes | ||
| Ref Laboratory Name | St Vincent's Pathology, St Vincent's Hospital, Tel: Biochem 02 8382 9100, Pharmacology 02 8382 2044, Address: St Vincent's Pathology (Sydpath), St Vincent's Hospital, Victoria Street, Darlinghurst NSW 2010 | ||
| Estimated Patient Fee | N/A | ||
| Last Updated | 30-May-2007 (Version: 1.01) | ||