METANEPHRINES, RANDOM URINE
| This assay is useful as a screening test for the presumptive diagnosis of catecholamine secreting Pheochromocytoma & Paragangliomas. Metanephrine and Normetanephrine are 3-Methoxy metabolites of Epinephrine and Normetanephrine respectively. These are further metabolized to VMA. This assay may be used as a first order screening test |
Pre-test Information : This is the recommended test in adults. Strictly avoid Alpha- Methyldopa, Buspirone, Codeine, Isoproterenol metabolite, Mandelamine, L-dopa, Paracetamol, Metoclopramide, pepper, alcoholic beverages, tea/coffee, tobacco and strenuous exercise at least 72 hours before and during specimen collection |
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METANEPHRINES, RANDOM URINE
| Test Code | M-025 |
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| Test Description | **METANEPHRINES, RANDOM URINE |
| Clinical Category | Cancer |
| Sample | 50 mL (10 mL min.) aliquot of random urine with appropriate volume of 50% HCl to maintain pH between 1–2 |
| Method/Technology | High Performance Liquid Chromatography |
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