Also Known As:
5-HIAA (5-Hydroxy Indole Acetic Acid) Urine
This test measures the concentration of 5-Hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5-HIAA) in urine. It provides crucial information to help your doctor evaluate and manage related conditions.
Includes 1 Test Parameters
Test Preparation:
Patient should strictly avoid banana, kiwi, walnut, avocado, brinjal, pineapple, plum, tomato & drugs like Fluorouracil, Melphalan, Paracetamol & Acetaminophen, Heparin, L-dopa, Reserpine, Salicylates, Chlorpromazine, Imipramine, Isoniazid, MAO inhibitors, Phenothiazines, Promethazine, alcoholic beverages, caffeine, tea/coffee, tobacco and strenuous exercise at least 72 hrs before and during specimen collection.
Reporting TAT:
24 Hours