Test Detail: 5-HIAA (5-Hydroxy Indole Acetic Acid) test is used to diagnose and monitor a specific condition called Carcinoid Syndrome. It is a useful test specially for Carcinoid tumors arising in the intestines. These tumors can also arise in the lungs. 5-HIAA is produced due to breakdown of a chemical called Serotonin which is secreted by Carcinoid tunors. Symptoms include skin flushing, skin lesions on the face, diarrhea, rapid heartbeat & difficulty in breathing.Sample Type: 24 HRS URINEInstruction: 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 hours before and during specimen collection.
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