i was reading an article of yours "Migraine Term of the Day: Serotonin".
I would like to know how Serotonin levels are measured? in my country, Pakistan. there is no such test exists. They have 5-HIAA (Urine test) and Platelets (Blood Test) are available. Both test doesn't show Serotonin Levels.
Please let me know how to measure Serotonin Level. Regards, Bassam.
Dear Bassam;
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