HVA

Referred to Berkshire & Surrey Pathology Services, Frimley Park Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Portsmouth Road, Frimley, Surrey GU16 7UJ
 

Alternative names, keywords

Homovanillic acid

Samples required

Random urine, take to lab immediately for acidification.

Test indications

Suspected neuroblastoma. Offered for paediatric cases only (<12 yrs).

Reference range

See report.

Turnaround time

Referral lab quotes turnaround time of 12 days, however additional time must be allowed for packing, dispatch and delivery of sample, and return and processing of results.

Enquiries

Biochemistry (Referrals)