VMA/Creatinine Ratio VMACR
Synonyms |
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Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name |
VMA/Creatinine Ratio |
Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name |
VMA/Creatinine Ratio |
EPIC Order Name |
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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. |
Specimen Type |
Urine |
Container |
Urine Cup |
Collection Instructions |
Container/Tube: Urine container |
Transport Instructions |
Frozen |
Specimen Stability |
Room temperature: 10 days |
Methodology |
High-Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) |
Days Performed |
Monday through Friday |
Performing Laboratory |
Quest Diagnostics' Nichols Institute, Inc. - Chantilly |
CPT |
82570 - creatinine |
PDM |
5901380 |
Result InterpretationSee report. |
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