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Serotonin, Serum
8447
Methodology: | High-performance liquid chromatography or high-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) |
Performed: | Tuesday |
Reported: | 3-8 days |
Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Abstain from monoamine oxidase inhibitor drugs for one week prior to collection. Collect: Serum Separator (SST) Tube OR Red Top Tube -0.5 ml serum. Specimen Preparation: Allow serum tube to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum from cells ASAP and freeze below -20 degrees C . Storage/Transport Temperature: FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. Unacceptable Conditions: Non-frozen specimens. Specimens other than serum. Specimen grossly lipemic or hemolyzed. Stability: Frozen: 1 week. NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. * Performing Laboratory Accu Reference Medical Laboratory |
CPT Code(s): | 84260 |