5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid in urine

Reference interval

• 2-9 mg/24 hours (10-47 umol/24 hours)

Increases

• seen in carcinoid syndrome

More general terms

• urine chemistry test
• 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid in body fluid

More specific terms

• 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5-HIAA)in 24 hour urine

Additional terms

• 5-OH indoleacetic acid

Component of

• 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid/creatinine in urine