Pseudonyms
Spot 5HIAA Creatinine ratio, random HIAA
Collection Requirements
Spot urine sample needs to be acidified within 1 hour of collection .
Dietary restrictions apply for spot urine HIAA collections. Refer to 5HIAA dietary instructions available from outpatient pathology collections or contact Biochemistry
Tube Colour
Urine(acid)
Requires own tube?
No
Reference Interval
Contact reference laboratory for more information
Availability
Weekly
Reference Laboratory
Royal Children's Hospital, Laboratory Services, Level 4, East Building, 50 Flemington Road, Parkville VIC 3052. tel 03 9345 4200, fax 03 9345 9884
Notes
Note: Spot urine HIAA/creatinine ratio is a screening test for carcinoid syndrome, abnormal results should be confirmed with a formal 24 hr urine HIAA with appropriate dietary restrictions.
Test code: UHIAA
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