Plasma Metadrenalines (Metanephrines)

(Biochemistry)

Investigation	:	Plasma Metadrenalines (Metanephrines)
Specimen type	:	Plasma
Spec container	:	EDTA
Volume required	:	4 ml
Turnaround	:	< 10 days

Reference ranges:	Normetadrenaline	<1180pmol/L
	Metadrenaline	<510pmol/L
	3-Methoxytyramine	<180pmol/L

Sample must reach lab and be separated and frozen within 1 hour of collection. Preferably take sample with patient recumbent after overnight fast (>8h)

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This analysis is not performed by this laboratory. For local users of these laboratory services, please send your sample to the laboratory and it will be sent to a reference laboratory for analysis.
Assays for Plasma Metadrenalines (Metanephrines) are sent here.





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