Epic Code LAB3189 Neurotransmitters CSF

Important Note

Special Collection Tube REQUIREMENT. Please contact the Referral Department at 267-2753 for special tubes and collection instructions.

Test Name Alias

5-HIAA, HVA and 3 Methyldopa CSF | 4448 | 1230100972

Interface Order Alias

11528

Ordering Instructions

Please contact Referrals at 267-2753 prior to collection. Testing includes 5-HIAA, HVA and 3 Methyldopa CSF. Please see reference material under the resources section.

Specimen Requirements

Please contact the Referral Department at 267-2753 for special tubes and collection requirements.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Frozen: place CSF on ice at bedside

Lab Staff Instructions

Lab Central Staff: All CSF specimens to Hematology first.

Test Frequency

Test frequency not available at this time

Reference Range

3-O-Methyldopa CSF
Male/Female
0 Minutes – 73 Days: 0 – 300 nmol/L
73 Days – 6 Months: 0 – 300 nmol/L
6 Months – 2 Years: 0 – 300 nmol/L
2 Years – 5 Years: 0 – 150 nmol/L
5 Years – 10 Years: 0 – 100 nmol/L
10 Years – 15 Years: 0 – 100 nmol/L
15 Years – 150 Years: 0 – 100 nmol/L

5-HIAA CSF
Male/Female
0 Minutes – 73 Days: 208 – 1159 nmol/L
73 Days – 6 Months: 179 – 711 nmol/L
6 Months – 2 Years: 129 – 520 nmol/L
2 Years – 5 Years: 74 – 345 nmol/L
5 Years – 10 Years: 66 – 338 nmol/L
10 Years – 15 Years: 67 – 189 nmol/L
15 Years – 150 Years: 67 – 140 nmol/L

Homovanilic Acid CSF
Male/Female
0 Minutes – 73 Days: 337 – 1299 nmol/L
73 Days – 6 Months: 450 – 1132 nmol/L
6 Months – 2 Years: 294 – 1115 nmol/L
2 Years – 5 Years: 233 – 928 nmol/L
5 Years – 10 Years: 218 – 852 nmol/L
10 Years – 150 Years: 145 – 324 nmol/L
10 Years – 15 Years: 167 – 563 nmol/L

Performing Department

Send Outs

Performing Department Laboratory Location

Send Out to MNG LABORATORIES REF LAB

Methodology

Methodology not available at this time

CPT

82542, 83497, 83150

CDM Code

3421438

Epic Test ID

1230100972

Reviewed Date

6/9/2023

Orderable Regions