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Metanephrines - Plasma
Alternate Names
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Metadrenalines - Plasma, Biogenic Amines - Plasma, 3-Methoxytyramine - Plasma, Pheochromocytoma, 3MT |
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Ordering Information
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The test analyses Metanephrine and Normetanephrine (and 3-Methoxytyramine in non-adults). |
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Cerner Test Name
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Metanephrine Level |
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Laboratory
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Clinical Pharmacology |
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MBS Number
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66779 |
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Specimen
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Blood |
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Container
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Lithium Heparin - No Gel (green) |
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Collection Instructions
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Collect on ice |
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Additional Collection Instructions
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It is preferred that the patient be resting supine for 15 minutes prior to collection. It should be noted on the request if the sample is fasting/non-fasting and supine/non-supine. The specimen is usually collected from an indwelling line. Instructions for: Austin Pathology Collections Staff
Instructions for: External Referring Laboratories
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Minimum Adult Volume
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5mL |
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Minimum Paediatric Volume
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None |
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Notes
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Clinical Pharmacology can be reached on Ph:03 9496 5586 for result enquiries. |
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Frequency
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Twice per week |
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Reference Interval
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Persistant highly elevated levels may be associated with the presence of a neuro-endocrine tumour and the profile of excretion may relate to tumour type. |
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Test Code
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PMET = Plasma Metanephrine, 3MT= 3-Methoxytyramine |
Container ID
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LHNG, LHI, LH, LHW |
Storage Instructions
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Store frozen at -20°C |
Additional (Storage) Instructions
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Instructions for: Metropolitan and Regional Specimen Receptions
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Transport Instructions
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Transport frozen |