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LOINC 2.82

5-Hydroxytryptophan [Moles/volume] in Platelet rich plasma

5OH-Tryptophan PRP-sCnc

Definition

  • Determination of 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) levels in platelet rich plasma is useful in diagnosing carcinoid tumors in patients with symptoms suggestive of carcinoid syndrome.

Component

  • 5-hydroxytryptophan

Specimen / system

  • PRP

Class

  • CHEM

Property

  • SCnc

Scale

  • Qn

Related names

  • 5-HTP; 5-Hydroxy tryptophan; 5OH-Tryptophan; Chemistry; Level; Platelet rich plasma; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; Substance concentration

Index terms

  • 5-HTP
  • 5-Hydroxy tryptophan
  • 5OH-Tryptophan
  • Chemistry
  • Level
  • Platelet rich plasma
  • Point in time
  • QNT
  • Quan
  • Quant
  • Quantitative
  • Random
  • Substance concentration