Eurofins Biomnis code

MELAU

Synonyms

• SMT
• Sulfatoxymelatonin
• 6-sulfatoxymelatonin - urine

Specialty

Biochemistry

Clinical significance

Neurohormone synthesised by the pineal gland, with secretion peaking overnight. The indication for the assay is pinealoma.

Preanalytics

• 1 tube(s) (/recueil) :
• Urine
•   FROZEN
• Freezing within 4 hours

• A tube specifically for this analysis : No

Further information

Make 3 different collection
Fom 08.00 pm to 08.00 am
From 08. Am to 12.00 am
From 12.00 am to 08.00 pm

Please indicate the urine volume for each collection on the request form and on the tubes , and send us only 4 mL of each collection
Attach the clinical data

Specific equipment available

• Tube for urine sample (4mL)-T28

Methodology

Turnaround time

5 weeks

Caption