Plasma metanephrines
Printer-friendly version| Plasma metanephrines | |
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| Plasma (EDTA, red bottle). Sample must be transported on ice to the laboratory and received and prepared within 1hr. The sample is then stored and dispatched frozen to the referral laboratory. | |
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This test is referred to another centre: Department of Clinical Chemistry Expected turnaround time: 6 weeks |
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| Used in the investigation of phaeochromacytoma and paraganglioma. Please note, urinary metanephrines are the primary screen for these investigations. | |
| Contact referal laboratory | |
| Contact referal laboratory | |
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