5-HIAA, 24 Hours urine in Mansa
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Pre Instructions
Discard the first urine passed in the morning. Note down the exact time (i.e. 7:00 am). From this time onwards collect all subsequent urine samples in the container provided. Collection should be continued till same time the next day (i.e. last void at 7:00 am next day). The patient should return the 24 hours urine sample containers within 1 hour to the pathology department. Do not consume bananas, pineapple, nuts 48 hours before collection. Mention Ct scan report, USG and Medication history.Recommended by Health Experts
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Age Group 05-90 years
Recommended for Men, Women
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FAQ
what is a carcinoid tumour?
Carcinoid tumours are infrequent slow-growing neuroendocrine tumours (NETs) having the propensity to occur in the gastrointestinal and Broncho pulmonary system, but they can occur anywhere throughout the body
Why should you book the 5-HIAA, 24 Hours Urine Test with Sterling Accuris?
Sterling Diagnostics has dedicated pathologists and uses premium facilities to deliver upright accurate results. Book a 5-HIAA, 24 Hours Urine Test in Mansa with us for timely results. We also do safe home collections when required.
Does serotonin regulate our moods?
Yes, serotonin is also known as the happy hormone or feel-good hormone. It is produced by the brain naturally and regulates mood. At a normal level, it makes you feel happy, focussed, and emotionally secure.
What are the ways to naturally enhance serotonin level?
Working out and eating tryptophan rich food are the best ways to increase serotonin naturally. The food sources for serotonin include:
- Pineapple
- Nuts
- Salmon
- Turkey
- Eggs
What other packages does Sterling Accuris offer?
Sterling Accuris offers a range of packages including Senior citizen (male and female) package, healthy heart profile, diabetes profile, vitamin profile, covid immunity package and much more. Visit our website to learn more about these packages.
What makes Sterling Accuris a better pathology lab than others?
For us, precision care, safe sample collection, timely delivery of reports, and precise reporting of patient results while adhering to health and safety precautions are the cornerstone of our success.
Do you provide home visit/collection service?
Yes. We do provide home collection services at your doorstep.
Please go ahead and book your visit today from our top menu options in this website / chat or do call us on 812 813 0000.
How long does it take to receive test results?
Though most tests are completed and reported within about 24 hours of receiving the sample for testing, certain tests take several days to weeks.
Your soft copy will be sent on registered email id and Whatsapp. Also, you will receive SMS with link to download your report. Also, your report is available on our website / app.
To know the status of the report, you can call our customer care team on 812 813 0000.
Is there any preparation or precautions for patient before tests or body checkup?
Fasting maybe required in case of a few tests to ensure accurate results.
In general, it is also advisable to abstain from alcohol and heavy diet at least for 24 hours before any health test. You can see the requirement for each test on the product page on our website / app.
5-HIAA, 24 Hours Urine Test in Mansa
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Sterling Accuris Diagnostics offers the 5-HIAA, 24 Hours Urine Test in Mansa to measure serotonin and identify certain neuroendocrine tumours.
Overview of 5-HIAA, 24 Hours Urine Test (5-Hydroxy indoleacetic acid test)
The 5-HIAA (5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid), 24 Hours Urine Test is done to measure the level of 5-HIAA a waste product from the breakdown of serotonin, a hormone and a neurotransmitter that plays a significant role in several body functions. The majority of serotonin is secreted by gastrointestinal cells and only 10% of total serotonin is produced by neurons. Serotonin is metabolised in the liver to produce 5-hydroxy indoleacetic acid (5-HIAA) that can be detected in urine and gives a measure of serotonin produced in the body.
Book a 5-HIAA, 24 Hours Urine Test near you to assess its level and identify the associated diseases. Sterling Accuris Diagnostics offers an accurate 5-HIAA, 24 Hours Urine Test in Mansa with timely results
Why And When Is A 5-HIAA, 24 Hours Urine Test Done?
A 5-HIAA, 24 Hours Urine Test is done to assess its level and plays an important role in diagnosis and monitoring of carcinoid tumours and carcinoid syndrome.
A doctor may recommend 5-HIAA, 24 Hours Urine Test in following cases:
If a person shows symptoms of carcinoid syndrome:
- Heat and redness of face and upper part of chest causing change in colour called skin flushing
- Skin lesions on face
- Uneven or fast heartbeat
- Cardiac murmurs
- Coughing & wheezing
- Shortness of breath
Diseases with higher level of urinary 5-HIAA
- Cystic fibrosis
- Celiac disease
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Diseases with lower levels of urinary 5-HIAA
- Multiple sclerosis
- Deficiency of L-amino acid decarboxylation
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder
5-HIAA, 24 Hours Urine Test: Main Highlights
- Instructions: Fasting is not required
- Recommended age group: All age groups
- Sample type: 24 Hours Urine
How to interpret 5-HIAA, 24 Hours Urine Test Report
The result of this test is dependent on factors like gender, age, health issues, and certain medicines taken on a regular basis can affect the result. The results are given as lower or higher range as compared to the reference range. The reference range is 2 - 9 mg of 5-HIAA over 24 hours.
- Lower range represents a diseased condition as mentioned above.
- A higher range represents neuroendocrine tumours of the intestine & lungs and some other health issues as mentioned above.
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