| Test CODE | NAME |
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T336
Homovanillic Acid (HVA), Urine
| Methodology: | Quantitative High Performance Liquid Chromatography |
| Performed: | Sun, Tue-Sat |
| Reported: | 2-5 days |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Abstain from medications for 72 hours prior to collection.
Collect: 24-hour OR Random urine - 4 ml. Refrigerate 24-hour specimens during collection.
Specimen Preparation: Transfer 4 mL aliquot from a well-mixed 24-hour or random collection to a Standard Transport Tube.
Record total volume and collection time interval on transport tube and test request form.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions:Specimen types other than urine.
Stability: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 1 week
Note: This test is approved for NY .
Performing Lab
ARUP Laboratory
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| CPT Code(s): | 83150 |