Test Directory
Normetadrenaline (urine)
Containers - Adult
Container for 24 Hour Timed Specimen (5 Litre)
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Additive per Container
Hydrochloric acid |
Reference ranges
0.4 - 3.4 µmol/24 h
Laboratory Site
WGH
Crewe Road South
Edinburgh
EH4 2XU
Edinburgh
EH4 2XU
Telephone (Biochemistry): 0131 537 1910/1
Anticipated turnaround
10 days
General additional information
Total of free and conjugated fraction assayed.
Various drugs are known to increase metadrenaline and normetadrenaline levels, please contact the laboratory for more information (0131 537 1899). Note that sulphasalazine may interfere with normetadrenaline levels and confirmatory testing may be required from an external lab.