9207. Serotonin
Important information
*The test is performed at Synevo laboratory in Germany
Description
Serotonin ('happiness hormone') is one of the key hormones of the human endocrine system.
Serotonin is synthesized in the brain, by specialized cells in the bronchi (lungs), and by cells of the gastrointestinal tract. Serotonin is directly or indirectly involved in regulating a wide range of physiological responses in the human body and possesses natural antidepressant properties.
Serotonin testing is commonly used in the diagnosis and development of effective treatment strategies for oncological diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and the lungs (bronchi).
When and who needs the test?
Used for the diagnosis and postoperative monitoring of carcinoid tumors.
Biological material
- Venous blood
Preparing for a blood test
In order to exclude factors that may affect the test results, we recommend to follow the preparation rules:
- an important condition for laboratory tests is to take blood on an empty stomach.
- 6-12 hours before the test, you should avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, and limit physical activity. Drinking...