Serotonin, Serum
Order Name
Serotonin Srm
Test Number: 6905141
Revision Date 12/12/2022
Test Number: 6905141
Revision Date 12/12/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Serotonin, Serum
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Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry | 27057-9 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.5 mL) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | Notes: 0.5 mL (Note: This volume Does NOT allow for repeat testing). Specimen Type: Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube Specimen Storage: Room temperature Specimen Collection: Separate serum from cells within 30 minutes of collection and transfer to a plastic transport tube. Serum can be transported at room temperature or FROZEN. If collecting a frozen sample, transfer to a plastic transport tube before freezing. To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple test on frozen samples, PLEASE SUBMIT SEPARATE FROZEN SPECIMENS FOR EACH TEST REQUESTED. Special Instructions: State patient's sex on the request form. Specimen Stability: Ambient: 7 days, Refrigerated : 7 days, Frozen: 14 days |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 3 - 5 days next day |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 120204 |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 120204 |
| CPT Code(s) | 84260 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |