OUTSOURCE
Metanephrines FRACTIONATED, 24 hour Urine
Also Known As:
24 hrs Urinary Metanephrine
24 Hr Urine for Metanephrine
About This Test
This assay is useful as a screening test for the presumptive diagnosis of catecholamine secreting Pheochromocytoma & Paragangliomas. Metanephrine and Normetanephrine are 3-Methoxy metabolites of Epinephrine and Normetanephrine respectively. These are further metabolized to VMA. This assay may be used as a first order screening test.
Test Parameters (1)
- METANEPHRINES FRACTIONATED, 24 HOUR URINE
Home Collection
✓ Available
Reports Available In
3 Days
Preparation / Prerequisite
50 mL (10 mL min.) aliquot of 24-hour urine. Collect urine with appropriate volume of 50% HCl to maintain pH between 1–2. Do not use concentrated HCl. Record 24 hour volume on test request form and urine container. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Patient should strictly avoid Alpha- Methyldopa, Buspirone, Codeine, Isoproterenol metabolite, Mandelamine, L-dopa, Parcetamol, Metoclopramide, pepper, alcoholic beverages, tea/coffee, tobacco and strenuous exercise at least 72 hours before and during specimen collection
Frequently Asked Questions
Outsourced test are being done from Dr. Lal Path Lab. Charges and reporting time is same as of Dr. Lal Path Labs.
Patient should strictly avoid Alpha- Methyldopa, Buspirone, Codeine, Isoproterenol metabolite, Mandelamine, L-dopa, Parcetamol, Metoclopramide, pepper, alcoholic beverages, tea/coffee, tobacco and strenuous exercise at least 72 hours before and during specimen collection.
The 24-hour Urine Metanephrine test is important because it helps detect pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma, tumors that produce excess catecholamines.
TAT Policy
The Turnaround Time (TAT) depends on the following factors:
- Registration date and time
- Type of scan or test
- Scan time or sample collection time
In uncommon circumstances, TAT may be delayed due to test complexity or reasons beyond our control. You will be informed of the estimated TAT at the time of registration.
