Serotonin, Urine Test
- Category
- Cancer
- Sample
- Urine sample — preferably first-morning, mid-stream, in a sterile container
- Reports () Terms & Conditions Report time varies with time of sample collection.
- In 15 days
- Fasting
- No Fasting
- Age
- 5+ Years
What Is This Test?
Measures serotonin in a urine sample. Serotonin is a chemical messenger produced by some neuroendocrine cells.
Why this test is performed?
Helps evaluate carcinoid (neuroendocrine) tumours. A urine test shows how much is being passed by the kidneys.
Who should take this test?
People being evaluated or treated for cancer, or as advised by an oncologist. Not a stand-alone screening test.
Test Preparation
No fasting needed. Give a first-morning, mid-stream urine sample in a sterile container.
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Frequently asked questions
No fasting is needed. You can eat and drink normally unless your doctor has advised otherwise.
Urine sample — preferably first-morning, mid-stream, in a sterile container.
Usually within 13–14 days after the sample reaches the lab. You will receive the report online.
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