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Carcinoid Tumor: Sensitivity and Specificity

Introduction: None written.

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The sensitivity and specificity of findings for Carcinoid Tumor are listed below. See the left navigation bar to change the display.

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Finding SensitivitySpecificity Comments, Study
5-HIAA, Urine Edit 75%100%

The most useful initial diagnostic test in patients with suspected carcinoid syndrome is to measure 24-hour urinary excretion of HIAA, which is the end product of serotonin metabolism. (UpToDate)

Study: Urinary serotonin in the diagnosis of carcinoid tumors.

Feldman JM

Clin Chem 1986 May;32(5):840-4.

PMID 2421946

 

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