Method Name
Reference Laboratory
Aliases
Metanephrines, Fractionated 24 Hour Urine, Metanephrines
Specimen Required
5 mL of 24 hour urine. 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. Medications which are alpha agonists (Aldomet), al
Specimen Minimum Volume
1.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen is stable at room temperature for 7 days.
Performing Laboratory
as ordered. Turn around time is approximately 3-5 days.
Reference Values
see report