Catecholamines, Fractionated, Random Urine

The Catecholamines, Fractionated, Random Urine test contains 1 test with 5 biomarkers.

Catecholamines, Fractionated, Random Urine 

Includes

Creatinine, Norepinephrine, Epinephrine, Dopamine, and Total Catecholamines (calculated)

Patient Preparation 

It is preferable for the patient to be off medications for a minimum of 18-24 hours 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 and strenuous exercise for 8-12 hours prior to collection.

Limitations

Recent surgery, traumatic injury, upright posture, cold, anxiety, pain, clonidine withdrawal, and concurrent acute or chronic illness may produce elevated results.

 

The following is a list of what is included in the item above. Click the test(s) below to view what biomarkers are measured along with an explanation of what the biomarker is measuring.

Also known as: Catecholamines Frac Random Urine

Calculated Total (E+ne)

Creatinine,Random Urine

Dopamine

Epinephrine

Norepinephrine

*Process times are an estimate and are not guaranteed. The lab may need additional time due to weather, holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, or equipment maintenance.

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