Method Name
Reference Laboratory
Aliases
Metanephrines, Fractionated Random Urine, Metanephrines
Specimen Required
5 mL of random urine with 6N HCl in a plastic screw-top container. It is preferable for the patient to be off medications for three days prior to collection. Patient should avoid tobacco, tea, coffee, for three days prior to specimen collection. Medica
Specimen Minimum Volume
1.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
specimen is stable for 7 days at room temperature.
Performing Laboratory
as ordered. Turn around time is approximately 3-5 days.
Reference Values
see report