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Homovanillic Acid, Random Urine

Order Code
120246
CPT
82570, 83150
Test Details
Synonyms

HVA, Random Urine

TAT

11 days

Methodology

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

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Diagnose neuroblastoma, ganglioneuroblastoma, and pheochromocytoma; follow course of tumor treatment

Specimen Type

Random urine

Volume

10 mL aliquot

Specimen Container

Plastic urine container (6N HCl is optional)

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

Label container with patient's name and date.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 14 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 14 days
Order Code
120246
CPT
82570, 83150
Test Details
Synonyms

HVA, Random Urine

TAT

11 days

Methodology

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

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Diagnose neuroblastoma, ganglioneuroblastoma, and pheochromocytoma; follow course of tumor treatment

Specimen Type

Random urine

Volume

10 mL aliquot

Specimen Container

Plastic urine container (6N HCl is optional)

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

Label container with patient's name and date.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 14 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 14 days