METANEPHRINES RANDOM URINE
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: METAU
UPHSM LIS Test #: 7926
Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Testing Time: 2-4 Days
Testing Lab: Warde Medical Laboratories
UPHSM LIS Test #: 7926
Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Testing Time: 2-4 Days
Testing Lab: Warde Medical Laboratories
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 5.0 mL urine
Temperature: Refrigerated
Tube Type: Plastic urine container
Collection Info:
Collect random urine. Add 1-2 drops 6N HCl to a 10-mL urine aliquot within 4 hours of collection. Mix well, ensure pH is between 1-3, and send urine refrigerated in a screw-capped plastic urine container.
Temperature: Refrigerated
Tube Type: Plastic urine container
Collection Info:
Collect random urine. Add 1-2 drops 6N HCl to a 10-mL urine aliquot within 4 hours of collection. Mix well, ensure pH is between 1-3, and send urine refrigerated in a screw-capped plastic urine container.
Specimen Acceptability
Specimen stability with or without preservative:
Room temp 7 days; Refrigerated 7 days; Frozen 7 days
Room temp 7 days; Refrigerated 7 days; Frozen 7 days
Methods
High Performance Liquid Chromatography
CPT Codes
83835, 82570
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Reference Range
Metanephrine: 74-297 ug/g Creatinine
Normetanephrine: 96-411 ug/g Creatinine
Normetanephrine: 96-411 ug/g Creatinine
