METANEPHRINES, RANDOM URINE
This assay is useful as a screening test for the presumptive diagnosis of catecholamine secreting Pheochromocytoma & Paragangliomas. Metanephrine and Normetanephrine are 3-Methoxy metabolites of Epinephrine and Normetanephrine respectively. These are further metabolized to VMA. This assay may be used as a first order screening test.
Parameter(s) covered : 2
Report Frequency: Sample Wed / Sat by 9 am; Report Fri / Tue
Special Instruction: Patient should strictly avoid Alpha- Methyldopa, Buspirone, Codeine, Isoproterenol metabolite, Mandelamine, L-dopa, Parcetamol, Metoclopramide, pepper, alcoholic beverages, tea/coffee, tobacco and strenuous exercise at least 72 hours before and during specimen collection.
Price : ₹ 6500.00
Parameters
- Metanephrines
- Normetanephrines