Serotonin (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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Serotonin (Blood)

Alternate Names	5HT, 5-Hydroxy-Tryptamine
Test Code	SEROT
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	9 mL PLAIN (Red Top)
Medicare Rebate	Yes
Out of Pocket Costs	None
Ordering Information	-
Collection Instructions	-
Transport Instructions	Transport on ice Send to the laboratory as soon as possible
Storage Instructions	Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency	Weekly
Min Test Volume	250uL
Add On Test Suitability	Add ons for this test cannot be performed.

Container ID	SNG
CSR Instructions	Centrifuge, aliquot, and freeze AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Instructions for: Regional Specimen Receptions Forward sample to Heidelberg laboratory frozen in BioFreeze bottle. Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception Place sample in frozen (-20°C) Sendout tub.
Laboratory Instructions	None
External Laboratory	Chemical Pathology, SydPath
Accredited Test	Yes

These PDF documents can be downloaded for your reference

Order of Draw (PDF)

Swab Collection Guide (PDF)

Pre-Transfusion Specimen Requirements (PDF)

Requirements for Pathology Service (PDF)