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Metanephrines, Fractionated, LCMSMS, Random Urine [14961X]
Test CodeMFRU
CPT Codes
82570, 83835
Includes
Metanephrines, Normetanephrines, Total Metanephrines, Creatinine
Preferred Specimen
5 mL random urine with 6N HCl or Unpreserved random urine
Patient Preparation
It is preferable for the patient to be off medications for three days prior to collection. Patient should avoid tobacco, tea, coffee, for three days prior to specimen collection. Common antihypertensives (diuretics, ACE inhibitors, calcium channel blockers, alpha and beta blockers) cause minimal or no interference. Medications which are alpha agonists (Aldomet), alpha blockers (Dibenzyline) should be avoided 18-24 hours prior to specimen collection.
Minimum Volume
1.5 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Unpreserved random urine
Instructions
After urine collection, add 6N HCl to maintain a pH below 3. Urine without preservative is acceptable if pH is below 6 and the sample is shipped frozen. Record patients age on test request form and urine vial.
Transport Temperature
Preserved urine: Room temperature
Unpreserved urine: Frozen
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days Refrigerated: 8 days Frozen: 30
days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Urine collected with boric acid
Methodology
Kinetic Alkaline Picrate • Liquid Chromatography/Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS/MS)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 2 days
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Clinical Significance
Useful in the evaluation of pheochromocytoma.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute 14225 Newbrook Drive Chantilly, VA 20153
Last Updated: February 20, 2023