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Test Code: Seroto Preferred Name Platelet serotonin

No
1 hour
External
Contact laboratory
Medicare Item
N/A

Test Tubes

ImageSpecimen TypeSpecimen VolumeTube Type
Blood3 mLEDTA 3 mL whole blood (Lavender top)
Paediatric1 mL2x EDTA 500 uL Microtainer (Lavender Top)

COLLECTION NOTES

2 EDTA tubes are required.One for FBC and one to send away.

GENERAL NOTES



APPLICATION:  Diagnosis of carcinoid syndrome.

INTERPRETATION:  Patients with carcinoid syndrome show elevation of platelet serotonin.

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