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CATECHOLAMINES FRACTIONATED, 24-HOUR URINE

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EX0311      CATECHOLAMINES FRACTIONATED, 24-HOUR URINE
Specimen: 50 mL (10 mL min.) aliquot of 24-hour urine. Collect urine with an appropriate volume of 50% HCl to maintain pH between 1-2. Do not use concentrated HCl. Record 24-hour volume on the test request form and urine container. Ship refrigerated or frozen.
Stability:
Room Refrigerated Frozen
8 hrs 5 days 30 days
Method: LC-MS/MS
Comment: Also, see PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA PROFILE.
Report: Contact us to know the TAT.
Usage: This assay is useful in the diagnosis of Pheochromocytoma and Paraganglioma. It is also used as an auxiliary test to Vanil Mandelic Acid & Homovanilic Acid determination in the diagnosis and follow-up of patients with Neuroblastoma and related tumors.
Doctor Specialty: Oncologist, Physician
Disease: Cancer
Components: *Epinephrine *Norepinephrine *Dopamine
Courier Charges: 0.00
Home Collection: Available (*T&C Apply)
Department: GENETICS
Pre Test Information: The patient should strictly avoid Alpha-one blockers, Aminophylline, Amphetamines, Ampicillin, Beta-blockers, Ephedrine, Imipramine, Methyldopa, MAO inhibitors, Nicotine, Phenacetin, Phenothiazine, Theophylline, Vasodilators, Aspirin, PAS, Alpha-2 agonists, Bromocriptine, Calcium channel blockers( long term use), Clofibrate, MAO inhibitors, Propranolol, Penicillin, Reserpine, Thyroxine, Alpha-methyldopa, Isoproterenol, Labetalol, Mandelamine, Paracetamol, Cimetidine, Metoclopramide, vigorous exercise, alcoholic beverages, tea/coffee, and tobacco at least 72 hours before and during specimen collection.