Test your
5-Hydroxyindole-3-acetic acid
Looking for an easy way to test and monitor your 5-Hydroxyindole-3-acetic acid?
It's included in the HealthieOne Disease-Specific test.
5-Hydroxyindole-3-acetic acid
Explanation: 5-Hydroxyindole-3-acetic acid (5-HIAA) is the main breakdown product of serotonin, an important chemical messenger in the body that affects mood, digestion, and many other functions. Abnormally high levels may indicate certain rare tumors or conditions such as intestinal carcinoid and neuroendocrine tumors.
Test Purpose: Detect carcinoid tumors, rare growths that can produce excess serotonin and its degradation product, 5-HIAA.
Other information about this test: Mayo Clinic, ARUP Laboratories
