Random Urine, Vanillylmandelic Acid (VMA)/Creatinine Ratio Build info
Synonyms |
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Short Name |
RANDOM URINE VANILLYLMANDELIC ACID (VMA)/CREATININE RATIO |
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Procedure Master Number |
LAB11056 |
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Procedure ID |
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Clinical Info |
Vanillylmandelic acid (VMA) is the major urinary product resulting from the metabolic degradation of catecholamine, norepinephrine and epinephrine. Elevated concentrations of VMA are commonly found in cases of catecholamine secreting tumors such as pheochromocytoma, neuroblastoma, and ganglioneuroma. |
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Specimen Type |
Urine |
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Container |
Urine Cup |
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Collection Instructions |
Container/Tube: Urine container |
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Transport Instructions |
Frozen |
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Specimen Stability |
Room temperature: 10 days |
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Methodology |
High-Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) |
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Days Performed |
Monday through Friday |
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Performing Laboratory |
Quest Diagnostics' Nichols Institute, Inc. - Chantilly |
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CPT |
82570 - creatinine |
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PDM |
5901380 |
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Results |
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