PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA PROFILE, 24-HOUR URINE
| pheochromocytoma is a Catecholamine producing tumor which accounts for <1% of all secondary causes of hypertension. Although 90% of Pheochromocytomas are benign they require early diagnosis and therapy. Aproximately 90% of these tumors arise within the adrenal medulla whereas 10-15% are extra-adrenal in origin |
Pre-test Information : Strictly avoid Alpha-one blockers |
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PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA PROFILE, 24-HOUR URINE
| Test Code | P-08 |
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| Test Description | **PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA PROFILE, 24-HOUR URINE |
| Components | VMA ;Metanephrines ;Catecholamines |
| Clinical Category | CANCER |
| Sample | 2 mL( 1 mL min.) plasma from EDTA tube AND 50 mL (10 mL min.) aliquot of 24-hour urine. Collect urine with appropriate volume of 50% HCl to maintain pH between 1–2. Do not use concentrated HCl.. Patient should strictly avoid Alpha-one blockers |
| Method/Technology | High Performance Liquid Chromatography, TRACE |
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