Reference Interval:
50-200 ng/mL
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| Note: |
Medications that may affect serotonin concentrations include lithium, MAO inhibitors, methyldopa, morphine, and reserpine. In general, foods that contain serotonin do not interfere significantly. Slight increases may be seen in acute intestinal obstruction, acute MI, cystic fibrosis, dumping syndromes, and nontropical sprue. Metastasizing abdominal carcinoid tumors often show serotonin concentrations greater than 400 ng/mL.
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| CPT Code(s): |
84260
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Cross References: |
5-HT, Blood, 5-Hydroxytryptamine, Blood |
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