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Serum Serotonin Level


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•	Why is the Test Performed?
•	How is the Test Performed?
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•	How will the Test Feel?
•	Normal Values
•	What do Abnormal Results Mean?
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Alternate Names : 5-HT, 5-Hydroxytryptamine

Definition

This is a blood test that measures the amount of serotonin.

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Why is the Test Performed?

This test may be performed when a patient has skin flushing, persistent diarrhea, and valvular heart disease, the classic symptoms that may indicate carcinoid syndrome.

Serotonin is synthesized from the amino acid tryptophan by enterochromaffin cells in the stomach and bronchi (lungs). Many patients with carcinoid syndrome will have high levels of serotonin in blood and urine.

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• Definition
• Why is the Test Performed?
• How is the Test Performed?
• How to Prepare for the Test?
• How will the Test Feel?
• Normal Values
• What do Abnormal Results Mean?
• Special Considerations
• Risks
• Pictures & Images

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Review Date : 8/18/2003
Reviewed By : David Webner, M.D., Sports Medicine Fellow, Crozer-Keystone Family Practice Program, Springfield, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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