Biomarkers · Chemical
Total Metanephrines, Urine
- LOINC codes
- 2609-6
- Tests that measure Total Metanephrines, Urine
- Quest Diagnostics 1
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Panels that include this biomarker
Metanephrines, Fractionated, LC/MS/MS, 24-Hour Urine 14962
3 analytes · Urine · Fasting not stated · Turnaround Set up: Mon-Fri; Report available: 5 days
Quest Diagnostics catalog pageMethod and collection
- Method
- Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry
- Preparation
- 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. Common antihypertensives (diuretics, ACE inhibitors, calcium channel blockers, alpha and beta blockers) cause minimal or no interference. Medications which are alpha agonists (Aldomet), alpha blockers (Dibenzyline) should be avoided 18-24 hours prior to specimen collection.
- Collection
- After urine collection, add 25 mL 6N HCL to maintain a pH below 3. Urine without preservative is accecptable if pH is below 6 and the sample is shipped frozen. Record 24-hour urine volume and patient's age on test requisition and urine vial.
- Reference notes
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LOINC 2609-6
Regenstrief Institute codes that identify the same result across labs.
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