SEROTON
Serotonin
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3427
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Patient Preparation:
Monoamine oxidase inhibitor drugs should be discontinued for at least one week prior to sampling since they tend to increase the level of serotonin.
Container Type:
Red top tube or gel-barrier tube
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Specimen Processing:
Separate the serum from the cells within 30 minutes of collection.
Store and Transport:
Room temperature
Stability:
Frozen - 14 days
Refrigerated - 7 days
Room temperature - 7 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Plasma specimens or serum not separated from the cells.
CPT Codes:
84260 - Serotonin (EAP 30021123)
Method:
Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)
Reference Ranges:
Please refer to the performing lab report for applicable reference ranges