Test Directory
Catecholamine profile (urine)
Containers - Adult
Container for 24 Hour Timed Specimen (5 Litre)
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Additive per Container
HCl |
Containers - Child
Sterile Universal 20ml
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Volume Range
10 mL
Additive per Container
None |
Reference ranges
Age-related reference ranges are available for paediatric samples and will be provided along with interpretive comment.
Laboratory Site
Crosshouse
Biochemistry Dept
Crosshouse Hospital
Kilmarnock
KA2 0BE
Crosshouse Hospital
Kilmarnock
KA2 0BE
Telephone: 01563 827 477
Transport arrangements
Sample must be received by the laboratory within 2 hours of collection.
Special instructions for collection
Paracetamol metabolites interfere - stop paracetamol for 24 hours before urine collection.
Availability
Please contact Duty Biochemist to arrange test.
Anticipated turnaround
14 days
General additional information
HMMA, HVA, adrenaline, dopamine, noradrenaline, free metadrenaline, free normetadrenaline.