5-HIAA, Urine: Sensitivity and Specificity
Introduction:
None written. Excerpt from the entry in Carcinoid Tumor:
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)
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)
Associated Diagnoses:
75% sensitive, 100% specific