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Biomarkers · Chemical

VMA/Crt, Random U, Urine

Primary unit
mg/g Creat
LOINC codes
3124-5
Tests that measure VMA/Crt, Random U, Urine
Labcorp 1

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Panels that include this biomarker

  • Vanillylmandelic Acid (VMA), Random Urine 123208

    3 analytes · Urine · Fasting not stated · Turnaround 4 - 7 days

    Method and collection
    Method
    Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)
    Preparation
    Patient should avoid salicylates, caffeine, phenothiazine, and antihypertension agents. Also coffee, tea, chocolate, fruit (especially bananas and any vanilla-containing substances for 72 hours prior to collection).
    Collection
    If specimen is to be stored for longer than seven days before analysis, use random urine transport tube.
    Reference notes
    Pediatric patients1 and adults: VMA:creatinine ratio • Up to 2 years: 0.0−18.8 mg/g creatinine • 2 to 4 years: 0.0−11.0 mg/g creatinine • 5 to 9 years: 0.0−8.3 mg/g creatinine • 10 to 19 years: 0.0−8.2 mg/g creatinine • Older than 19 years: 0.0−6.0 mg/g creatinine
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