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Test ID: FMNM    
Monoamine Neurotransmitter Metabolites/Amines

Reference Values Describes reference intervals and additional information for interpretation of test results. May include intervals based on age and sex when appropriate. Intervals are Mayo-derived, unless otherwise designated. If an interpretive report is provided, the reference value field will state this.

CSF Metabolite Age related reference ranges (values

expressed in nmol/L)

 

5-Hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5HIAA)  

Newborn 0-73 days                      208-1159     

Infant 73 days-6 months               179-711

Toddler 6 months-2 years              129-520

Child 2-5 years                            74-345

Older Child 5-10 years                   66-338

Adolescent 10-15 years                67-189

Adult > 15 years                          67-140

 

Homovanillic acid (HVA)  

Newborn 0-73 days                      337-1299     

Infant 73 days-6 months               450-1132

Toddler 6 months-2 years              294-1115

Child 2-5 years                            233-918

Older Child 5-10 years                   218-852

Adolescent 10-15 years                167-852

Adult > 15 years                          145-852

 

3-O-methyldopa (3-OMD)

Newborn 0-73 days                      0-300     

Infant 73 days-6 months               0-300

Toddler 6 months-2 years              0-300

Child 2-5 years                            0-150

Older Child 5-10 years                   0-100

Adolescent 10-15 years                0-100

Adult > 15 years                          0-100

 

Test Performed By: Baylor Institute of Metabolic Disease

                          Baylor Research Institute

                          3812 Elm Street

                          Dallas, TX 75226