2940-5
Serotonin [Mass/volume] in Plasma
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Part Descriptions
LP14693-3 Serotonin
Serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, or 5-HT) is a monoamine neurotransmitter synthesized in serotonergic neurons in the central nervous system (CNS) and enterochromaffin cells in the gastrointestinal tract. In the central nervous system, serotonin is believed to play an important role in the regulation of mood, sleep, emesis (vomiting), sexuality and appetite. Low levels of Serotonin have been associated with several disorders, notably depression, migraine, bipolar disorder and anxiety. Isolated and named in 1948 by Maurice M. Rapport, the name serotonin is something of a misnomer and reflects the circumstances of the compound's discovery. It was initially identified as a vasoconstrictor substance in blood serum hence serotonin, a serum agent affecting vascular tone. This agent was later chemically identified as 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) by Rapport, and, as the broad range of physiological roles were elucidated, 5-HT became the preferred name in the pharmacological field.
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Source: Wikipedia, Serotonin (Wikipedia)
LP14693-3 Serotonin
A biochemical messenger and regulator, synthesized from the essential amino acid L-TRYPTOPHAN. In humans it is found primarily in the central nervous system, gastrointestinal tract, and blood platelets. Serotonin mediates several important physiological functions including neurotransmission, gastrointestinal motility, hemostasis, and cardiovascular integrity. Multiple receptor families (RECEPTORS, SEROTONIN) explain the broad physiological actions and distribution of this biochemical mediator.
Source: National Library of Medicine, MeSH 2006
Fully-Specified Name
- Component
- Serotonin
- Property
- MCnc
- Time
- Pt
- System
- Plas
- Scale
- Qn
- Method
Additional Names
- Short Name
- Serotonin Plas-mCnc
- Display Name
- Serotonin (P) [Mass/Vol]
- Consumer Name Alpha Get Info
- Serotonin, Blood
Basic Attributes
- Class
- CHEM
- Type
- Laboratory
- First Released
- Version 1.0
- Last Updated
- Version 2.73
- Order vs. Observation
- Both
- Common Test Rank Get Info
- 6315
Member of these Groups Get Info
| LOINC Group | Group Name |
|---|---|
| LG10324-8 | Serotonin| |
| LG47830-1 | Serotonin| |
Language Variants Get Info
| Tag | Language | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| es-AR | Spanish (Argentina) | serotonina: |
| es-ES | Spanish (Spain) | Serotonina: Synonyms: Cuantitativo |
| es-MX | Spanish (Mexico) | Serotonina: |
| et-EE | Estonian (Estonia) | Serotoniin: Synonyms: Juhuslik Kvantitatiivne Plasma |
| fr-CA | French (Canada) | Sérotonine: |
| fr-FR | French (France) | Sérotonine: |
| fr-BE | French (Belgium) | Sérotonine: |
| it-IT | Italian (Italy) | Serotonina: Synonyms: Chimica Concentrazione di Massa Plasma Punto nel tempo (episodio) |
| ko-KR | Korean (Korea, Republic Of) | 세로토닌: |
| nl-NL | Dutch (Netherlands) | serotonine: |
| pt-BR | Portuguese (Brazil) | Serotonina: Synonyms: 5-HT; |
| ru-RU | Russian (Russian Federation) | Серотонин: Synonyms: Количественный Массовая концентрация Плазма Точка во времени; |
| tr-TR | Turkish (Turkey) | Serotonin: |
| zh-CN | Chinese (China) | 5-羟色胺: Synonyms: 5-HT; |
Example Units
| Unit | Source |
|---|---|
| ng/mL | Example UCUM Units |
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