| Test Name: 5 Hydroxy Indole Acetic Acid, Urine | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternate Test Names | 5HIAA; Urine 5 Hydroxy Indole Acetic Acid | ||
| PLS Test Code | UHIA | Laboratory | Biochemistry |
| Specimen | 24 hour urine | Analysis Performed On | Urine |
| Container | Urine container Acid 24 hour | Container colour | N/A |
| Multiple specimens | |||
| Required Volume Adult (mL) | 20 | Req Vol Paediatric (mL) | 10 |
| Reference Ranges | < 50 umol/d | ||
| Turnaround Time Routine | 1 Week | Turnaround Time Urgent | |
| Turnaround Other | |||
| Days test is performed | Weekly | Transport | Room temperature |
| Special Requirements | None | ||
| Patient Preparation | For 1 day prior to and during collection of urine, the following foods should not be eaten: avocados, bananas, egg-plants, plums, pineapples, tomatoes, the juice of any of these fruits and walnuts. | ||
| Collection Instructions | PATIENT INSTRUCTIONS: Label 24 hour urine bottle with your full name and date and time of commencement. Collect the 24 hour urine specimen in the following manner: a) Decide a time to start the test (eg. 0800 hours) b) Empty the bladder at this time and discard this urine. c) From now on all urine passed in the next 24 hours may be collected in a container, but must be transferred to the large bottle. D) At 24 hours from commencment time (eg. 0800 hours the next morning) the bladder is emptied and this urine is also placed in the bottle. Deliver the specimen to the collection centre on the day the test is completed. Store specimen in a cool dark place during collection. | ||
| Clinical Information | |||
| Sent to Reference Laboratory | No | ||
| Ref Laboratory Name | |||
| Estimated Patient Fee | N/A | ||
| Last Updated | 07-Mar-2007 (Version: 1.01) | ||