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1744 : Metanephrines Fractionated, Urine, Random

INFORMATION:

Alternate Name:
METANEPHRINE/CREATIN
Methodology:
Chromatography
Clinical Utility:
Test is useful in the evaluation of pheochromocytoma.

ORDERING:

Test Code:
1744-2
Turnaround Time:
7 DAYS
Preferred Specimen:
5 mL Urine Cup
Collection:
Container Qty Temp Stability
Urine Cup 1 Refrigerate 14 DAYS
Collection Instructions:
USC: Collect urine in cup, label with patients name
Storage Transport Instructions:
Custom Instruction: It is preferable for the patient to be off medications for three days prior to collection. Patient should avoid tobacco, tea, coffee, for three days prior to specimen collection. Common antihypertensives (diuretics, ACE inhibitors, calcium channel blockers, alpha and beta blockers) cause minimal or no interference. Medications which are alpha agonists (Aldomet), alpha blockers (Dibenzyline) should be avoided 18-24 hours prior to specimen collection. 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. Record patients age on test request form and urine vial.
Specimen Comment:
If possible, the patient should abstain from medications for 72 hours prior to collection
Alternative Specimen:
Urine tube without preservative

Billing:

CPT Codes:
82570 x 1, 83835 x 2

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