| Test CODE | NAME |
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Q371
Catecholamines Fractionated by LC-MS/MS, Urine Free
| Methodology: | Quantitative High Performance Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry |
| Performed: | Sun-Sat |
| Reported: | 2-4 days |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Drugs and medications may affect results and should be discontinued for at least 72 hours prior to specimen collection, if possible.
Collect: 24-hour OR Random Urine - 4 ml urine. Refrigerate 24-hour specimen during collection.
Specimen Preparation: Catecholamines are not stable above pH 7. The pH of such specimens must be adjusted by the addition of acid prior to transport. A pH less than 2 can cause assay interference. Record total volume and collection time interval on transport tube and test request form.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions: Room temperature specimens.
Stability: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 1 month;
Note: This test is approved for NY .
Performing Lab
ARUP Laboratory
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| CPT Code(s): | 82384 |