Method Name
Reference Laboratory
Aliases
Catecholamines, Fractionated Random Urine, Catecholamines
Specimen Required
10 mL of urine. It is prefereable for the patient to be off medications for 3 days before specimen collection. Patient should avoid alcohol, coffee, tea, tobacco, and strenuous exercise before collection.
Specimen Minimum Volume
5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Transport specimen at room temperature. Specimen is stable for 7 days if refrigerated.
Performing Laboratory
as ordered. Turn around time is 3-5 days.
Reference Values
see report