Serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT, Hydroxyindole Acetic Acid, 5-HIAA, 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid)

Phlebotomy Requirements

All GP & Community samples sent to Ipswich hub. Colchester Acute sent to (COL) Blood Sciences, URGENT Community/Primary Care (NEE) sent in RED sample bag to Colchester Blood Sciences

Collection

Hospital or GP.

Sample container

7.5ml Li Heparin

Site

*If Urgent Colchester Request*: l:Leeds, TAT Approx 20 days

Notes

Overnight fast - avoid serotonin containing foods day before blood collection i.e. bananas, walnuts, pineapples, tomatoes, plums, avocado.

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