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HelpTest ID FHIAA 5-HIAA (5-Hydroxyindoleacetic acid), Plasma
Specimen Required
Patient preparation: Patient should fast overnight prior to collection of specimen.
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Z tube
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Collection Instructions: Draw 10 mL of blood in special Z-tube (MCL T701). Separate plasma from cells immediately after draw and send 3 mL of plasma frozen in plastic vial.
Method Name
GC-MS/MS
Reporting Name
5-HIAA, PlasmaSpecimen Type
PlasmaSpecimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plasma | Frozen | 90 days |
Reference Values
Up to 22 ng/mL
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Performing Laboratory
Inter Science InstituteTest Classification
This GCMS assay was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Inter Science Institute. It has not been cleared or approved by the FDA and such approval or clearance is not required at this time. Values obtained with different methods, different laboratories or with kits cannot be used interchangeably with the results on this report. The results cannot be interpreted as absolute evidence of the presence or absence of malignant disease.CPT Code Information
83497
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FHIAA | 5-HIAA, Plasma | 1693-1 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FHIAA | 5-HIAA, Plasma | 1693-1 |