Catecholamines (urine)

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

Alternative names, keywords

Cats, noradrenaline, adrenaline, dopamine.

Samples required

Random urine - paediatric only (<18y). Take to lab immediately for acidification.

Note this test is NOT available for adult patients. 

Test indications

Suspected neuroblastoma. See also VMA and HVA.

For adult patients please request 24h urine metadrenalines for first line investigation of sporadic phaeochromocytoma or paraganglioma.

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)