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Title: protocol for 24 hour urine test
Post by tburks on 03/03/13 at 16:06:56

Hi guys and gals! i apologize if this is readily available and i have missed it but i am supposed to do the 24 hour urine test and need to know what medication and food should be avoided prior to the test. I had done the test a couple of years ago while in the hospital, and they had told me to avoid certain foods like bananas and strawberries as well as some medication before starting it. I cannot find this info and don't want to have another delay because of something like this. Thank you guys so much for your help and support!

Title: Re: protocol for 24 hour urine test
Post by Starflower on 03/04/13 at 00:12:33

Are you talking about the 5-HIAA?

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003612.htm

My results were "slightly abnormal" the first time... the second time around I avoided bananas for a whole week before the test. Success.

Heather

Title: Re: protocol for 24 hour urine test
Post by Lisa on 03/04/13 at 12:33:39

Sounds like 5-HIAA to me too!!! Must be the Bananas.

Mine was normal the first time and then several years later when I did it again it was below normal. The serotonin blood test coincided with the urine test results!