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Catecholamines Fractionated Urinary Free, 24 hour urine

Order Code
004176
CPT
82384
Test Details
Synonyms

Dopamine, Random Urine, Norepinephrine, Random Urine

TAT

11 days

Methodology

Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)

Remarks

Causes for Rejection Specimen with no preservative, original container with pH >5

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Quantifies free catecholamines in a 24-hour urine. Diagnoses pheochromocytoma and related conditions.

Specimen Type

24 hour urine

Volume

30 mL aliquot

Specimen Container

Brown urine container with 30 mL 6N HCl preservative. Caution: Strong acid. May cause skin burns.

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 30 days at -70°C
Order Code
004176
CPT
82384
Test Details
Synonyms

Dopamine, Random Urine, Norepinephrine, Random Urine

TAT

11 days

Methodology

Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)

Remarks

Causes for Rejection Specimen with no preservative, original container with pH >5

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Quantifies free catecholamines in a 24-hour urine. Diagnoses pheochromocytoma and related conditions.

Specimen Type

24 hour urine

Volume

30 mL aliquot

Specimen Container

Brown urine container with 30 mL 6N HCl preservative. Caution: Strong acid. May cause skin burns.

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 30 days at -70°C