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Homovanillic Acid, Urine

Order Code
120253
CPT
83150
Test Details
Synonyms

HVA

TAT

10 days

Methodology

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

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Urinary marker of dopamine metabolism. Used in neuroblastoma monitoring.

Specimen Type

Urine

Volume

4 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

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

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Room temperature 14 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Frozen 14 days
Order Code
120253
CPT
83150
Test Details
Synonyms

HVA

TAT

10 days

Methodology

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

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Urinary marker of dopamine metabolism. Used in neuroblastoma monitoring.

Specimen Type

Urine

Volume

4 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

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

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