Back to Test Directory0513 : Catecholamines, Fractionation, Urine
INFORMATION:
Alternate Name:
Free Catecholamine Fractionation, Urine
Methodology:
High Pressure Liquid Chromatography
Clinical Utility:
Used in the evaluation of neuroendrocrine tumors such as pheochormocytoma and neuroblastoma
ORDERING:
Test Code:
0513-2
Turnaround Time:
11 DAYS
Preferred Specimen:
10 mL Urine Cup
Collection:
| Container | Qty | Temp | Stability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urine Cup | 1 | Refrigerate | 7 DAYS |
Collection Instructions:
USC: Collect urine in cup, label with patients name
Storage Transport Instructions:
Custom Instruction: Patient Preparation: It is preferable for the patient to be off medications for three days prior to collection. However, common antihypertensives (diuretics, ACE inhibitors, calcium channel blockers, alpha and beta blockers) cause minimal or no interference. Patient should avoid alcohol, coffee, tea, tobacco and strenuous exercise prior to collection. Instructions: After urine collection, add 6N HCl to maintain a pH below 3. Urine without preservative is acceptable if pH is below 6 and the sample is shipped frozen.
Alternative Specimen:
Urine tube without preservative
Billing:
CPT Codes:
82384 x 1, 82570 x 1
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