5-HIAA, random urine DFCI Order Code: HIAAR 
    Site
 
DFCI
 
    System
 
SUNQUEST LAB
 
    Epic Lab Code
 
LAB40087
 
    Local Code
 
HIAAR
 
    Alternate names
 
5-HIAA 
5-OH-Indoleacetic Acid
Carcinoid Syndrome
HIAA 
Serotonin Metabolite
 
    Specimen
 
RANDOM URINE
 
    Container
 
Random urine
 
    Collection Instructions
 
For 48 hours prior to urine collection, the patient should:
Limit the following to one serving per day:
- Fruit
-Vegetables
-Nuts
-Caffeinated beverages or food

Collect Random Urine Specimen.
Store and send refrigerate
 
    Stability
 
Refrigeraed (preferred) 56 days
Frozen 365 days
 
    Rejection Criteria
 
All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.
 
    Turnaround Time
 
2-4 days
 
    Order Message
 
Patient's age and sex are required.
 
    Methodology
 
Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
 
    Department
 
SENDOUTS
 
    Send Out
 
Yes
 
    Additional Information
 
Additional information from reference laboratory
 
    Reference Laboratory
 
MAYO CLINIC LABORATORIES
 
    Reference Lab Code
 
HIAAR
 
    Reference Lab Instructions
 
2 ML of urine minimum. Transport Refrigerated
 
    CPT Code
 
83497
 
    Last Update
 
9/23/2024 14:15:27