Hydroxy Indole Acetic Acid (5-HIAA)
(Biochemistry)
Investigation : Hydroxy Indole Acetic Acid (5-HIAA)
Specimen type : Urine (24hr)
Spec container : Special preservative - contact lab 
Volume required : full collection or 10ml aliquot
Reference range : < 50 umol/24hrs
Turnaround : <10 days


N.B. Sulphuric acid preservative.

Additional information on urine 5-HIAAand its clinical use can be found here: urine 5-HIAA.

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