5-Hydroxy-Indole-Acetic Acid – 24h Urine (5HIAA)

Phlebotomy Requirements

All GP and Community samples sent to Ipswich hub. Colchester Hospital sent to Colchester Blood Sciences, URGENT Community Colchester sent in RED sample bag to Colchester Blood Sciences

Collection

Hospital or GP.

Sample container

All Colchester & Ipswich samples: Plain 24hr Urine Collection Container 2.5L.

Site

All Colchester & Ipswich samples: St Bart's. TAT: Approximately 2 weeks.

Notes

Avoid for 48h prior & during urine collection: Bananas, Walnuts, Pineapple, Avocado, Aubergine, Red plum & Tomato.

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