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This test measures the level of 5-HIAA in the urine. It is often done to detect certain tumors in the digestive tract (carcinoid tumors) and to track a person's condition. The urine test may also be used to diagnose a disorder called systemic mastocytosis and some tumors of the hormone.
For which complains the test was suggested? Detailed history needed for proper guidance and treatment.
Patient
Post Owner
this was suggested due to sexual issues... ED etc
I have have anxiety and depression
4 years ago
Kindly visit your physician, who suggested this, in person. This needs proper work up
4 years ago
MBBS, FCPS (Medicine) | Karachi | Book Appointment
u r welcome
4 years ago
please take appointment
why doctor suggest you this test. do you have carcinoid tumor? anyhow need to be visited by a senior well experienced specialist physician soon after taking history and doing physical examination and some tests then everything will be cleared up
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Patient
Post Owner
sir what this report shows?
4 years ago
MBBS, FCPS (Medicine) | Karachi | Book Appointment
normal range is 2 to 9 mg/24h (10.4 to 46.8 µmol/24h). Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Some labs use different measurements or test different samples. Talk to your provider about the meaning of your specific test results.
4 years ago
Patient
Post Owner
ok thanks
4 years ago