Carcinoid Tumor Panel Test
Short Name: Carcinoid Panel
Also known as: Neuroendocrine Tumor Panel, Carcinoid Syndrome Test
Carcinoid Tumor Panel Test test available at DNA Labs India for ₹13,000. Uses HPLC-EC, TRACE on 3 mL serum from 1 SST tube, 2 mL plasma from 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube, and 50 mL aliquot of 24-hour urine samples. Results in 3-4 business days from sample collection. Free home collection in 300+ cities across India.
🩺 Medically Reviewed By
Dr SHAILAJA RAGHUNATH MURDESHWAR
Consultant Physician · Reg: 8052
Last reviewed: September 7, 2026
Overview
The Carcinoid Tumor Panel Test measures key biomarkers to aid in the diagnosis, monitoring, and management of carcinoid tumors. It includes: *5-HIAA (5-Hydroxy Indole Acetic Acid) from 24-hour urine, *Chromogranin A from serum, and *Serotonin (5-HT) from serum.
- Test Code
- 269
- Price
- ₹13,000
- Sample Type
- 3 mL serum from 1 SST tube, 2 mL plasma from 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube, and 50 mL aliquot of 24-hour urine
- Result Time
- 3-4 business days from sample collection
- Fasting Required
- No
- Method
- HPLC-EC, TRACE
Sample Collection
Proton pump inhibitor medications should be discontinued for at least 2 weeks prior to sample collection. Avoid specified foods, drugs, and substances at least 72 hours before and during specimen collection.
Method: Venipuncture and 24-hour urine collection
Laboratory Analysis
Follow standard venipuncture and 24-hour urine collection protocols. Maintain urine pH with 50% HCl as instructed.
Report Delivery
Ship samples frozen; do not thaw. Record 24-hour urine volume on test request form and container.
Timeline: 3-4 business days from sample collection
Patient Instructions
About This Test
Who Should Get This Test
The Carcinoid Tumor Panel Test measures key biomarkers to aid in the diagnosis, monitoring, and management of carcinoid tumors. It includes: *5-HIAA (5-Hydroxy Indole Acetic Acid) from 24-hour urine, *Chromogranin A from serum, and *Serotonin (5-HT) from serum.
How to Prepare
- Collect 3 mL serum from 1 SST tube and 2 mL plasma from 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube via venipuncture.
- Collect 50 mL aliquot of 24-hour urine with appropriate volume of 50% HCl to maintain pH between 1-2. Do not use concentrated HCl.
- Record 24-hour volume on test request form and urine container.
- Ship frozen; do not thaw.
Doctor's Notes
Reviewed by Dr SHAILAJA RAGHUNATH MURDESHWAR — MBBS, MD (General Medicine) · Reg. No. 8052
"This panel is essential for diagnosing and monitoring carcinoid tumors, aiding in early intervention and personalized treatment plans."
Last medically reviewed: September 7, 2026
Test Parameters & Specifications
Sample Stability
- Improper sample collection or handling
- Non-compliance with pre-test restrictions
- Thawed samples after freezing
Understanding Your Results
Consult a doctor if you experience persistent symptoms such as flushing, diarrhea, or abdominal pain, or if test results are abnormal.
Limitations
- ⚠Results may vary based on individual health conditions
- ⚠Test does not replace imaging or biopsy for definitive diagnosis
Risks & Considerations
- ●Minimal risks from blood draw, such as bruising or discomfort
- ●Urine collection may require adherence to dietary restrictions
Interfering Factors
- ●Foods: banana, kiwi, walnut, avocado, brinjal (eggplant), pineapple, plum, tomato
- ●Drugs: Fluorouracil, Melphalan, Paracetamol/Acetaminophen, Heparin, L-dopa, Reserpine, Salicylates, Chlorpromazine, Imipramine, Isoniazid, MAO inhibitors, Phenothiazines, Promethazine
- ●Other: alcoholic beverages, caffeine, tea/coffee, tobacco, strenuous exercise
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