3-Methoxytyramine (3-MT), Plasma

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

Laboratory

Gross haemolysis reject, gross lipemia OK, gross icterus OK

Test Adds

Frozen 28 days

Constituent Tests

• Metanephrine and Normetanephrine, Plasma

Turnaround Time

3 weeks

Test Code

8797

Specimen Type

• Plasma

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Preferred if West Coast

• Lithium Heparin - Gel (Light Green Cap)

Acceptable

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

$153.95 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

4739

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