About This Test
Serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine; 5-HT) is one of the most thoroughly characterized biologically active substance released by Carcinoid tumors. Carcinoids are neuroectodermal tumors of the gastrointestinal tract and pancreas. Midgut Carcinoids release large quantity of Serotonin into circulation; however tumors derived from foregut and hindgut may produce relatively small amount of Serotonin.
Home Collection
✓ Available
Reports Available In
5 Days
Preparation / Prerequisite
3 mL (2 mL min.) serum from 1 SST. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Patient should strictly avoid bananas, walnuts, tomatoes, pineapples, plums, gooseberries, avocados, aubergines, kiwi fruits, chocolates and drugs like Lithium, MAO Inhibitor, Methyldopa, Reserpine, Fluoxetine and strenuous exercise at least 48 hours before and during specimen
Frequently Asked Questions
Outsourced test are being done from Dr. Lal Path Lab. Charges and reporting time is same as of Dr. Lal Path Labs.
Patient should strictly avoid bananas, walnuts, tomatoes, pineapples, plums, gooseberries, avocados, aubergines, kiwi fruits, chocolates and drugs like Lithium, MAO Inhibitor, Methyldopa, Reserpine, Fluoxetine and strenuous exercise at least 48 hours before and during specimen collection.
The Serotonin test is important because it helps evaluate neurochemical balance and certain tumor-related conditions, supporting accurate diagnosis, monitoring, and clinical decision-making.
TAT Policy
The Turnaround Time (TAT) depends on the following factors:
- Registration date and time
- Type of scan or test
- Scan time or sample collection time
In uncommon circumstances, TAT may be delayed due to test complexity or reasons beyond our control. You will be informed of the estimated TAT at the time of registration.
