- Test Name
- 5-Hydroxyindoleacetic acid, random urine
- Aliases
- 5-HIAA, serotonin metabolite
- Provincial Mnemonic
- HI5UP NLCHI:HI5U
- LOINC Test Code
- 29520-4 NLCHI:15009-4
- Description and Primary Use
- 5-HIAA is measured in urine for diagnosis investigation and/or monitoring of carcinoid tumor.
- Reorder interval
- Not yet defined
- TAT
- 14 d
- Test Cost
- Not Available
- Tier
- 1 - General Availability
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
Enter test name (and/or Provincial Mnemonic) into Additional Requests section on the outpatient requisition form.
- Required Consultations
- None
- Algorithms and Guidelines
None
- Special Patient Preparation
Patient dietary restrictions required. [Add link to patient preparation PDF]
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
Random urine collection – Upon lab reception of the random urine specimen, the pH shall be adjusted to 1-5 with 6N HCl no later than 3 h after the collection time. Otherwise, reject the specimen. Aliquot 3 samples with roughly 10 ml in each and freeze at -20ºC as soon as possible. Enter in the LIS the final urine pH.
- Criteria for Rejection
Based on specimen condition and stability; Thawed sample (Thawed prior to receipt in Mass Spec Lab)
- Laboratory Service Area
- Clinical Chemistry
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Category 4 Laboratory (HSC only)
- Last Updated
- 21-Aug-19