Testing for Plasma Free Metanephrines (the O-methylated metabolites of catecholamines) is now considered the preferred test in screening for the presence of neuroendocrine secreting tumours such as phaeochromocytomas and paragangliomas. Ref: Lenders et al 2002, JAMA 287:1427-1434
Collection Instructions
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Transport Instructions
Transport on ice
Storage Instructions
Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency
None
Min Test Volume
1mL
Add On Test Suitability
This test cannot be added after 72 hours of collection.
