Metadrenalines - urine
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| Item | Process |
|---|---|
| Specimen | 24 hour urine collection. |
| Method | Chromatography. |
| Reference Interval | <5.0 µmol/24 hours. |
| Application | Detection of catecholamine producing tumours. Some drugs can interfere with this assay - consult pathologist. |
| Interpretation | Levels >6.5 µmol/24 hours are found with phaeochromocytoma, neuroblastoma or ganglioneuroblastoma. |
| Reference | Gerlo EAM and Sevens C. Clin Chem 1994; 40: 250-256. |