Referred to Berkshire & Surrey Pathology Services, Frimley Park Hospital Frimley Park Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Portsmouth Road, Frimley, Surrey GU16 7UJ
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Alternative names, keywords |
Vanillylmandelic acid, HMMA |
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Samples required |
Random urine - take to lab immediately for acidification. |
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Test indications |
Suspected neuroblastoma. Available for paediatric cases only (<12 yrs). VMA is no longer routinely available for adult patients. Urine metadrenalines have higher sensitivity and specificity for phaeochromocytoma. |
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Reference range |
Age-related ranges, see report. |
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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. |
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Enquiries |
Biochemistry (Referrals) |