| Test CODE | NAME |
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L058
Vanillylmandelic Acid (VMA), Random Urine
| Methodology: | Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS) |
| Performed: | Varies |
| Reported: | 3-5 days |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Patient should avoid salicylates, caffeine, phenothiazine, and antihypertension agents. Also coffee, tea, chocolate, fruit (especially bananas and any vanilla-containing substances for 72 hours prior to collection).
Collect: Random Urine in a Sterile Container: 10 ml urine Specimen Preparation: Transfer 10 mL aliquot random urine collection to a Standard Transport Sterile Cup.Storage/Transport Temperature: Room Temperature. Stability : Room Temperature/Refrigerated: 1 week NOTE: * This test is approved for all states. *Performing Laboratory
LabCorp Laboratory Corporation of America
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| CPT Code(s): | 82570; 84585 |