Serotonin

Message
Patient preparation: Patient should avoid foods high in in Doles: avoca Do, banana, tomato, plum, walnut, pineapple, and eggplant. Patient should also avoid tobacco, tea, and coffee for 3 days before specimen collection. Collect a full tube, following standard venipuncture techniques.


Test Code
LAB121 SROTS


Alias/See Also
SROTS


CPT Codes
84260

Includes
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Instructions
Processing Instructions (Lab use only): Spin and freeze serum with 2 hours of collectionMinimum Testing Volume: 1.0 mL Serum Transport Temperature: Frozen Stability: Ambient: N/A Refrigerated : N/A Frozen: 42 Days Causes for Rejection: Received Refrigerated Received room temperature


Report Available
8-Days


Clinical Significance
1230170889



Last Updated: May 18, 2026


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