Serotonin, Blood

Test Name

Serotonin, Blood

LIS Code

SEROWP

Lab Section

Specimen Processing Area

Fluid Type

Whole Blood

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Lavender Top Tube

Container Whole Blood Required

4 ml whole blood in a Lavender Top

Summary Test Name

Serotonin, Blood

Specimen Preparation Outreach

Not available as an outreach test.

Minimum Volume

4 ml whole blood

Specimen Transport

Frozen

Specimen Preparation In House

Immediately mix 4 ml whole blood with a plastic bottle containing ascorbic acid (Supplied by AML). Mix and freeze immediately.