Metanephrines and Normetanephrines, Urine

Diagnostic Use

When investigating adult patients for possible Phaeochromocytoma, the preferred tests are either plasma or urinary (nor)metanephrines. Where urine catecholamines are requested, only urinary (nor)metanephrines will be analysed, unless explicitly discussed with the laboratory.

Department

Lipids/Trace Metals

Delphic Registration Code

METU

Laboratory Handling

Registration

Send to separating if ambient on arrival. Send to lipids/trace metals if frozen on arrival.

Separating

Make aliquot for UCRN. Send primary sample to lipids/trace metals.

Turnaround Time

3 weeks

Specimen Type

• 24hr Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• 24hr Urine Container
• BD Urine Tube (no additive)

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• 24hr Urine Container
• BD Urine Tube (no additive)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

1

Additional Specimen Information

Timed 24 hour urine collection, either acidified or un-acidified. Random urine acceptable.

If urine catecholamines are required on the same urine collection use an acidified collection container.(10 mL of 6 M HCL)

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Urine

Minimum Volume (ml)

2

Transport to Lab

Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)
If overnight - Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)

Test Method

Hydrolysis of sample, Resin extraction, LC-Mass Spec detection.

Non-Funded Test Cost

$55.42 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

4630

Additional Costing Information

If urine catecholamines are required on the same urine collection use an acidified collection container.(10 mL of 6 M HCL)

Both Metanephrines and Normetanephrines will be reported when either Metanephrines or Normetanephrines is requested.

Contact Information

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