24 Hour Urine, Metanephrine Build info

Synonyms

• METANEPHRINE, 24 HR URINE
• pheochromocytoma
• LAB12277

Short Name

METANEPHRINE, 24 HR URINE

Procedure Master Number

LAB12277

Procedure ID

136177

Clinical Info

Evaluation of catecholamine-secreting tumors of the adrenal medulla (pheochromocytomas) and extra-adrenal sympathetic and parasympathetic paragangliomas.

Specimen Type

Urine

Container

24hr Ur No Preserv

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: 24 hr Urine Container No Preservative 
Specimen: 10 mL from 24 hr Urine (2.5 mL min)
Transport Temperature: Refrigerated
Stability: 14 Days Room Temperature, Refrigerated or Frozen
 
Patient Preparation:   No caffeine before or during collection. Monamine oxidase inhibitors should be discontinued at least one week prior to beginning collection.

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

14 Days Room Temperature, Refrigerated or Frozen
 
Patient Preparation:   No caffeine before or during collection. Monamine oxidase inhibitors should be discontinued at least one week prior to beginning collection.

Methodology

Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)
 
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by LabCorp. It has not been cleared or approved by the Food and Drug Administration.

Days Performed

TAT: 4-7 Days

Performing Laboratory

LabCorp

CPT

83835
LOINC Code: 101400-0

PDM

5901471

Results