Description
| Method: | LCMS/MS, HPLC-EC, TRACE |
| Comment: | To achieve maximum sensitivity in the initial diagnosis of suspected Carcinoid tumors, it is important to measure serum Serotonin, Urinary 5-HIAA & serum Chromogranin A. |
| Price: | 10000.00 |
| Report: | Sample Tue by 9 am; Report Fri |
| Usage: | Carcinoid are neuroectodermal tumors of the gastrointestinal tract and pancreas. Carcinoid tumors are traditionally classified into foregut Carcinoids, midgut Carcinoids and hindgut Carcinoids. The clinical manifestation of Carcinoid tumors are extremely varied and often obscure. These variable presentations often lead to delay in correct diagnosis. Midgut Carcinoids release large quantity of Serotonin (5-Hydroxytryptamin; 5-HT) into circulation. However tumors derived from foregut primarily secrete 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) and Histamin. Primary hindgut Carcinoids show no 5-HT or 5-HTP secretory activity. In contrast, Chromogranin A levels are elevated in almost all hindgut tumors. |
| Doctor Specialty: | Endocrinologist |
| Disease: | Disorders of Endocrine System |
| Components: | *5-HIAA (5-Hydroxy Indole Acetic Acid), 24 Hour Urine *Chromogranin A *Serotonin (5-HT), Serum |
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| Home Collection: | Not Available |
| Department: | HPLC |
| Pre Test Information: | Proton pump inhibitor medications should be discontinued for at least 2 weeks prior to sample collection. 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. |
