Serotonin, Serum
Quest Diagnostics
Sample type: Serum
Requires fasting: No
Phlebotomy required
Details
This test measures the level of serotonin in the blood, which can significantly increase in individuals with carcinoid syndrome.
- Serotonin, Serum
Estimated days for results: Results should be available in 2 - 5 business days after the sample is collected
Details
Serotonin, Serum - This test measures the level of serotonin in the blood, which can significantly increase in individuals with carcinoid syndrome. Carcinoid tumors, often linked with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia (MEN) Types I and II, can cause symptoms like flushing, diarrhea, pain, and more.
What patients is this test right for?
This test may be recommended for individuals experiencing symptoms associated with carcinoid syndrome or those suspected of having carcinoid tumors.
What type of sample is required for this test?
2 mL serum. Phlebotomy is required.
2–5 business days
56-244 ng/mL
Avoid the following foods for 3 days before sample collection:
- Tobacco
- Tea
- Coffee
- Food high in indoles
- Avocado
- Banana
- Tomato
- Plum
- Walnut
- Pineapple
- Eggplant
Blood Draw Options with Fullscript
Fullscript offers several convenient phlebotomy options to complete your lab testing:
Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Centers (PSC)
- Location: Visit a nearby Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Center.
- Cost: $10 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here. Appointments are recommended to reduce wait times. Walk-ins are accepted, but may experience delays. Aim to arrive 10 minutes before your appointment.
- Collection Instructions:
- Bring a valid ID.
- Bring your digital or printed requisition form, available in the Labs tab of your Fullscript account.
- Check-in: Scan the QR code from your confirmation email or follow kiosk instructions.
- More Info: Quest Diagnostics blood draw guide
Getlabs Mobile Phlebotomy
- Location: Sample collection at your home or office.
- Cost: $85 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Availability: Available in most locations – enter your ZIP code during checkout to confirm.
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here through your Fullscript account.
- Collection Instructions:
- Have your digital or printed requisition form and valid ID ready.
- Your phlebotomist will contact you by phone to coordinate arrival.
- More Info: Getlabs blood draw guide
Specimen
- Preferred Specimen(s): 2 mL serum
- Alternative: NA
- Minimum Volume: 1 mL
- Collection Instructions: NA
Storage and shipping instructions
- Transport Container: Transport tube
- Transport Temperature: Frozen
- Specimen Stability:
- Frozen: 42 days
- Reject Criteria: NA
State restrictions:
Patient can't order this test if they are located in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island
