24h Urinary 5-Hydroxyindoleacetic Acid (5HIAA)

Test/Investigation

24h Urinary 5-Hydroxyindoleacetic Acid (5HIAA)

Site(s) or Laboratory offering Test/Investigation

NNUH

Units

µmol/24h

Comments/Precautions

The volume, dates, and times of collection should be noted Acid container required

Sample type

24-hour urine collection bottle (acid preservative)

Turnaround times (TAT) Urgent/Routine/GP or OPD

1-2 weeks

Reference intervals (adult unless stated)

5 – 63 umol/24h