Laboratory Medicine
Test Directory / Urine catecholamines
Urine catecholamines
Plain Universal
| Test | Urine catecholamines |
|---|---|
| Common Abbreviations | UCAT VMA/ HVA |
| Profile | NA |
| Tube type | urine catecholamine collection pack (available from specimen reception) |
| Clinical Indication | Used in the investigation and monitoring of neuroblastoma |
| Specimen Type | Urine |
| Sample type | Random Urine |
| Minimum Volume | 5mL |
| Special Precautions | Sample must be sent to the laboratory ASAP after collection (ideally within 10 minutes) |
| Stability | Contact Referral Laboratory |
| Turnaround Time | 18 days |
| Laboratory | St James's University Hospital Beckett Street Leeds LS9 7TF 0113 392 3285 |
| Reference Interval | Contact Referral Laboratory |
| Limitations | Contact Referral Laboratory |
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