Metanephrines, Plasma Build info

Synonyms

• METANEPHRINES PLASMA
• NORMETANEPHRINE
• PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA
• LAB10008

Short Name

METANEPHRINES PLASMA

Procedure Master Number

LAB10008

Procedure ID

167406

Clinical Info

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

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Lavender Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube
Specimen: 1.2  ml EDTA plasma (0.7 mL min)

Note: Draw blood in chilled lavender-top (EDTA) tube. Invert to mix with preservatives. Centrifuge and transfer the plasma to a labeled plastic transport tube. Refrigerate or freeze separated plasma immediately. Important: The patient should be in a fully recumbent position (lying down) for at least 20 minutes before and during sample collection.

Patient Preparation:: Patient should be fasting overnight (water and non-caffeinated soft drinks are permissible). Patient should avoid alcohol, coffee, tea, tobacco and strenuous exercise prior to collection. See Limitations section for more information about other potential causes of elevated Metanephrines..

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Room Temperature Unstable
Refrigerated 14 Days
Frozen 14 Days

Methodology

Liquid chromatography/tamdem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)
 
Measures Metanephrine and Normetanephrine

Days Performed

TAT: 4 - 7 Days

Performing Laboratory

LabCorp

CPT

83835
 
TAT 4 - 7 Days

PDM

5901473

Results