84260 Assay of serotonin
Pathology & Lab
Also known as: serotonin, 5-hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT
Quantitative assay of serum or urine serotonin concentration, measuring this neurotransmitter involved in mood regulation.
Clinical Context
Measured in carcinoid syndrome (elevated serotonin from neuroendocrine tumors); urine 5-HIAA preferred for carcinoid diagnosis.
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