Catecholamines, fractionated random urine

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