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Catecholamines Fractionated Urinary Free, Urine

Order Code
316203
CPT
82384, 82570
Test Details
Synonyms

Dopamine, Random Urine, Norepinephrine, Random Urine

TAT

13 days

Methodology

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

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Random urine test for free catecholamines. Used when 24-hour urine is not feasible.

Specimen Type

Random Urine

Volume

10 mL

Specimen Container

Use random urine transport tube containing 6N HCl

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

Random urine collection. NOTE: If original container is received with pH >,3, but <,5, adjust pH to <,3 with 6N HCl.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 3 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 30 days at -70°C
Order Code
316203
CPT
82384, 82570
Test Details
Synonyms

Dopamine, Random Urine, Norepinephrine, Random Urine

TAT

13 days

Methodology

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

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Random urine test for free catecholamines. Used when 24-hour urine is not feasible.

Specimen Type

Random Urine

Volume

10 mL

Specimen Container

Use random urine transport tube containing 6N HCl

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

Random urine collection. NOTE: If original container is received with pH >,3, but <,5, adjust pH to <,3 with 6N HCl.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 3 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 30 days at -70°C