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General
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Clinical Use:
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For the investigation and monitoring of phaeochromocytoma and paraganglioma in adults >16y.
For paediatric requests please refer to Catecholamines (Urine). |
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Availability:
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Samples are batched and tested twice a week. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| 3-Methoxy Tyramine (Urine), 3-MT (Urine), Biogenic Amines (Urine), Metadrenaline (Urine), Normetadrenaline (Urine), Normetanephrine (Urine), |
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Code:
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UMET |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Normetanephrine < 3.0 umol/D
Metanephrine < 1.3 umol/D
3-Methoxytyramine < 2.7 umol/D
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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UR24 Sulphamic Acid (UR24SULP), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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Collection Instructions:
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Please document patients medications on the request form if possible.
For paediatric requests please refer to Catecholamines (Urine). |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Refer to local manual for processing requirements. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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4mL |
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Stability:
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| HPLC/LCMS |
Biochemistry |
Fiona Stanley Hospital |
6152 2396 |
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Last Updated : 23-02-2024 12:41 |