Serotonin, Serum
Alternate Names
120204 LC, 5 HT Serum, 5-Hydroxytryptamine serum
SoftLab Order Code
SEROT
Epic Order Name
SEROTONIN, SERUM, REF LAB LC 120204
Epic Order ID
LAB121
Laboratory
Reference Lab
Sample Type
Serum
Collection Container
SST (Gold Top Serum Separator Tube)
Alternative Collection Container
Red (No gel)
RST (Orange Rapid Serum Tube)
Red/Black Speckled top (Serum Tube)
Collecting Volume
2.0 mL
Minimum Collecting Volume
1 mL (This volume does not allow for repeat testing)
Storage or Stability
Ambient
Causes for Rejection
Plasma sample received; Serum that is not separated from the cells
Patient Preparation
Monoamine oxidase inhibitor drugs should be discontinued for at least one week prior to sampling since they tend to increase the level of serotonin.