Urine Vanillylmandelic Acid (VMA), Random

Message

Patient Preparation: It is preferable for the patient to be off medications for three days prior to collection. However, common antihypertensives (diuretics, ace inhibitors, calcium channel blockers, alpha and beta blockers)cause minimal or no interference. Patient should avoid alcohol, coffee, tea, tobacco (including use of nicotine patch), bananas, citrus fruits and strenuous exercise prior to collection. Obtain urine in sterile screw-cap container following standard collection procedures

Test Code

LAB750 VMARU

Alias/See Also

VMARU

CPT Codes
82570| 84585

Includes

@BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302793)@ @BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302794)@

Instructions

Processing Instructions (Lab use only): Adjust pH to <3.0 using 6N HCl Minimum Testing Volume: 5.0 mL Urine Transport Temperature: Ambient Stability: Ambient: 10 daysRefrigerated : 14 daysFrozen: 1 year Causes for Rejection: pH >3.0

Report Available

7-Days

Clinical Significance

1230170897

Last Updated: May 18, 2026

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