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Metanephrines FRACTIONATED, 24 hour Urine

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Metanephrines FRACTIONATED, 24 hour Urine

Also Known As: 24 hrs Urinary Metanephrine 24 Hr Urine for Metanephrine
₹6,400
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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.

At a Glance

Home Collection
Available
Report TAT
3 Days
Category
OUTSOURCE

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

Test Parameters 1

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  • METANEPHRINES FRACTIONATED, 24 HOUR URINE

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What Is outsourced test ?
Outsourced test are being done from Dr. Lal Path Lab. Charges and reporting time is same as of Dr. Lal Path Labs.
2. Any Preparation for the test ?
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.
3. Why this test is important ?
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.

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