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Alternate Names
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24 Hour Urine Metanephrine, Metadrenalines - Urine, Normetadrenaline, Metadrenaline, 3-Methoxytyramine, Metanephrines 24hr Output Urine |
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Test Code
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U24MET |
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Testing Laboratory
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Clinical Pharmacology |
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Specimen Type
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Container Type
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24 Hour Urine - Acid Bottle (Contains Hydrochloric Acid)
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Medicare Rebate
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Out of Pocket Costs
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None |
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Ordering Information
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A request for 24 Hour Urine Metanephrines will yield the following results, including total, excretion rate, and a creatinine ratio:
- Noradrenaline
- Adrenaline
- Dopamine
- Normetanephrine
- Metanephrine
- 3-Methoxy Tyramine
A creatinine excretion test is performed on 24 hour urine collections in order to confirm the adequacy of the collection.
In timed urine collections other than 24 hours, (+/- 2 hours), the 24 hour excretion cannot be calculated due to different day time and night time excretion patterns of various analytes. |
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Collection Instructions
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Patients are requested to limit intake of tea, coffee, or catecholamine rich foods (bananas, nuts) prior to and during collection.
Please note the time and date of the start and of the end of collection. |
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Transport Instructions
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Transport ambient at room temperature |
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Storage Instructions
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Store refrigerated at 4°C |
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Testing Frequency
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Twice per week |
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Min Test Volume
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1mL |
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Add On Test Suitability
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This test cannot be added after 72 hours of collection. |
