Multiple Choice
Which one of the following substances is measured in urine to determine the presence of a gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumor in an individual with carcinoid syndrome?
A) VMA
B) Metanephrine
C) Homovanillic acid (HVA)
D) 5-Hydroxyindole acetic acid (5-HIAA)
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