Pseudonyms
5HIAA, HIAA
Collection Requirements
24 Hr Urine (acid bottle, pH <3 )
LAB NOTES: 24 hour urine collections must be collected into a bottle that contains 1 mol/L (5%) acetic acid as a preservative. The volume of 1 mol/ L acetic acid to be added to the bottle depends on the age of the patient. See Document number SR-W-034 or SR-P-007 for volume of acid to be added to the container prior to collection.
Special Requirements : Patient should avoid ingestion of bananas 24 hrs prior commencement of urine collection and during the period of urine collection
Ensure all age / warning labels are attached to the container.
Ensure patient / carer understands risk associate with the acid - use interpreter services if required.
Tube Colour
Urine (24 Hr Acid)
Requires own tube?
No
Department
BiochemistryReference Interval
<50 umol/day
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
Fee
Medicare rebatable Item No. 66779
Notes
Frozen aliquot (5mL preferred, 3mL at minimum) is sent
Test code: U24HIA