24h Urinary Metadrenalines (Metanephrines)

Test/Investigation

24h Urinary Metadrenalines (Metanephrines)

Site(s) or Laboratory offering Test/Investigation

NNUH (Analytical Specialist Chemistry)

Units

µmol/24h

Also Known as/Frequency of Test

Urine metadrenalines, urine metanephrines

Comments/Precautions

The volume, dates, and times of collection should be noted Acid container required

Sample type

24-hour urine collection bottle (acid preservative)

Turnaround times (TAT) Urgent/Routine/GP or OPD

1-2 weeks

Reference intervals (adult unless stated)

F: Metadrenaline ?1.8 µmol/24hr
Normetadrenaline ? 3.0µmol/24hr
M: Metadrenaline ?2.2 µmol/24hr
Normetadrenaline ?3.8 µmol/24hr