Investigation Name:Urine Metanephrines

Alias or Abbreviation:VMA / Mets

Pathology Laboratory:Chemistry Referred Ext 85290

Requestable Seperately?No

Part of Profile:No

E-Requesting Tab:NON-BLOODS

Units:nmol/24h

Expected Turnaround Time:6 Weeks

Test Code:UMET

Sample Type:

Maximum Add on Time:1 day(s)

Complex Reference Range:U.T.Normetadrenaline 0.88 - 2.88 umol/Col'n U.T.Metadrenaline 0.33 - 1.53 umol/Col'n Urine 3-MT 0.57 - 2.39 umol/Col'n

Collection Conditions / Other Information:1 x 24hr urine sample in acid required. LAB INSTRUCTIONS: Check that pH <3.0. Aliquot into universal for each 24 hr. sample with vol. + duration. If pH not <3.0 reject and ask for a repeat. For paediatric patients a spot urine is acceptable - acidify to pH<3.0 immediately on arrival

Reference Laboratory Details:Clinical Biochemistry Department, City Hospital, Dudley Road, BIRMINGHAM. B18 7QH. (Tel:0121 507 4271/SD *3233 Ext 4271)

Referred to Another Laboratory?Yes

Reference Lab Code:CITC