3-Methoxytyramine, Plasma ( 3-MT )

Diagnostic Use

3-methoxytyramine (3-MT), a dopamine metabolite associated with SDH mutations and more malignant potential, is also available on request.

The clinician should specifically request 3-MT if required, when requesting plasma Normetanephrines or Metanephrines

Department

Specialist Biochemistry

Delphic Registration Code

MET3

Laboratory Handling

Separating

Aliquot to Specialist Biochemistry - Freezer

Constituent Tests

• Metanephrine and Normetanephrine, Plasma

Turnaround Time

2 weeks

Specimen Type

• Plasma

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Acceptable

• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)
• Lithium Heparin - Gel (Green Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4.0

No of Samples Required

1

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Plasma

Transport to Lab

Frozen
If overnight - Frozen

Interpretation

3-methoxytyramine (3-MT), a dopamine metabolite associated with SDH mutations and more malignant potential.

Test Method

Resin extraction followed by LC - MS

Non-Funded Test Cost

$138.98 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

4739

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