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Back CATECHOLAMINES, FRACTIONATED, RANDOM URINE | |
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| Test Code: S513 | Specimen Collection: Urine |
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| Collection Notes: Overnight fasting is required. Alcohol, coffee, tea, tobacco, and strenuous exercise should be avoided prior to collection. After urine collection, add 6N HCl to maintain a pH below 3. Specimen should be transported at room temperature. | |
| Clinical Utility: The measurement of circulating catecholamines is useful in the diagnosis of catecholamine secreting tumors associated with hypertension. | |
| CPT Code: 82384 | Testing Location: Sent to reference lab |
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPETemperature:Urine, random with HCl added (10 mL) Ambient 6 Hours Refrigerated 6 Hours Frozen 30 Days | |