Metanephrines, Fractionated, Random Urine
Order Name
METS PHEO UR
Test Number: 5194542
Revision Date 12/12/2022
Test Number: 5194542
Revision Date 12/12/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Metanephrines, Fractionated, Random Urine
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Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 10 mL (2.5 mL) | Urine, Random | Sterile Screwtop Container | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | Notes: 2.5 mL (Note: This volume Does NOT allow for repeat testing.) Specimen Type: Random urine transport tube with no preservative or 6N HCl. Specimen Storage: Room Temperature Specimen Collection: Collect urine and transfer to a random urine transport tube. Specimen Stability: Ambient: 7 days, Refrigerated : 14 days, Frozen: 14 days |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 3 - 7 days |
| Clinical Use | Metanephrines, Pheochromocytoma Evaluation - Diagnose the presence of a pheochromocytoma, neuroblastoma, and ganglioneuroblastoma Methodology : Metanephrines: liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS); creatinine: alkaline picric acid |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 004044 |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 004044 |
| CPT Code(s) | 83835, 82570 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |