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VMA (VANILLYL MANDELIC ACID), 24 HOUR URINE (U006)

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VMA (VANILLYL MANDELIC ACID), 24 HOUR URINE (U006)

Also Known As: 24 Hr Urine for VMA
₹3,740
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About This Test

Elevated values of VMA along with other catecholamine metabolites are suggestive of catecholamine secreting tumor like Neuroblastoma, Pheochromocytoma and other Neural crest tumors. VMA levels may also be useful in monitoring patients who are also treated. Elevated levels are suggestive of Pheochromocytoma but not diagnostic.

At a Glance

Home Collection
Not 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 Theophylline, chocolate, vanilla, banana, alcoholic beverages, tea/coffee, tobacco and strenuous exercise at leas 72 hrs before and during specimen collection.

Test Parameters 1

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  • MA (VANILLYL MANDELIC ACID), 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 Theophylline, chocolate, vanilla, banana, alcoholic beverages, tea/coffee, tobacco and strenuous exercise at least 72 hrs before and during specimen collection.
3. Why this test is important ?
This test measures vanillylmandelic acid (VMA), a breakdown product of catecholamines, in a random urine sample. Elevated levels may indicate catecholamine-secreting tumours such as pheochromocytoma or neuroblastoma.

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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