Normetanephrine, 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 on arrival.

Separating

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

Test Adds

Refrigerated (preferred) 28 days, frozen 28 days

Synonyms

Normetadrenaline

Turnaround Time

3 weeks

Test Code

4629