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Catecholamines tests in Dubai & UAE

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8

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600.00–1,500.00 AED

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Catecholamines diagnostic tests, details, and listed prices
Test and description Specimen Typical duration Price Options
TEST-563
Catecholamines & VMA 24-Hour Urine Test

This diagnostic test evaluates the levels of catecholamines and their metabolite VMA in a 24-hour urine sample to screen for neuroendocrine tumors.

24-Hour Urine (with HCl preservative) 2 working days 1,500.00 AED
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What it measures
["Epinephrine", "Norepinephrine", "Dopamine", "Vanillylmandelic Acid (VMA)"]
Parameters
[{"name": "Epinephrine", "reference_range": null}, {"name": "Norepinephrine", "reference_range": null}, {"name": "Dopamine", "reference_range": null}, {"name": "Vanillylmandelic Acid (VMA)", "reference_range": null}]
Preparation
["Collect all urine over a full 24-hour period into a container with 50% HCl preservative.", "Avoid alpha-blockers, beta-blockers, amphetamines, MAO inhibitors, nicotine, tea/coffee, chocolate, vanilla, bananas, and alcohol for 72 hours before starting collection.", "Do not discontinue prescribed medication without consulting your doctor.", "Keep the container refrigerated during collection."]
Indications
["Suspected pheochromocytoma", "Suspected paraganglioma", "Evaluation of unexplained hypertension", "Screening for neuroendocrine tumors"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 94304-3 ICD-10: E27.5
Clinical summary
This diagnostic test evaluates the levels of catecholamines and their metabolite VMA in a 24-hour urine sample to screen for neuroendocrine tumors.
TEST-567
Catecholamines Fractionated 24-Hour Urine Test

This test measures the levels of catecholamines (norepinephrine, epinephrine, dopamine) and their metabolites in a 24-hour urine collection.

24-Hour Urine 2 Days (sample collected Wed/Sat by 9 AM) 900.00 AED
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What it measures
["Norepinephrine", "Epinephrine", "Dopamine"]
Parameters
[{"name": "Norepinephrine", "reference_range": null}, {"name": "Epinephrine", "reference_range": null}, {"name": "Dopamine", "reference_range": null}]
Preparation
["Mandatory 72-hour pre-test abstinence from specific medications (Alpha-one blockers, Aminophylline, Amphetamines, Ampicillin, Beta-blockers, Ephedrine, Imipramine, Methyldopa, MAO inhibitors, Nicotine, Phenacetin, Phenothiazine, Theophylline, Vasodilators, Aspirin, PAS, Alpha-2 agonists, Bromocriptine, Calcium channel blockers, Clofibrate, Propranolol, Penicillin, Reserpine, Thyroxine, Alpha-methyldopa, Isoproterenol, Labetalol, Mandelamine, Paracetamol (high dose), Cimetidine, Metoclopramide).", "Strictly avoid vigorous exercise, alcoholic beverages, tea, coffee, and tobacco for 72 hours before and during urine collection.", "Consult physician before pausing any medications.", "Collect a 24-hour urine specimen using the provided preservative kit."]
Indications
["Suspected pheochromocytoma", "Suspected paraganglioma", "Monitoring known neuroendocrine tumors", "Evaluation of hypertension"]
Measurement technique
Confirm with laboratory
Codes
LOINC: 15061-9 ICD-10: R82.5, C74.1
Clinical summary
This test measures the levels of catecholamines (norepinephrine, epinephrine, dopamine) and their metabolites in a 24-hour urine collection.
TEST-559
Catecholamines Fractionated Random Urine Test

This diagnostic test evaluates the levels of fractionated catecholamines (dopamine, epinephrine, norepinephrine) in a random urine sample.

Random Urine 2 business days (sample cutoff Wed/Sat by 9 AM) 600.00 AED
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What it measures
["Dopamine", "Epinephrine", "Norepinephrine"]
Parameters
[{"name": "Dopamine", "reference_range": null}, {"name": "Epinephrine", "reference_range": null}, {"name": "Norepinephrine", "reference_range": null}]
Preparation
["Abstain from certain medications, alcohol, and tobacco for 72 hours", "Consult physician for safe temporary cessation of medications"]
Indications
["Suspected pheochromocytoma", "Suspected paraganglioma", "Suspected neuroblastoma", "Evaluation of unexplained hypertension"]
Measurement technique
Confirm with laboratory
Codes
LOINC: 18307-2 ICD-10: E27.5
Clinical summary
This diagnostic test evaluates the levels of fractionated catecholamines (dopamine, epinephrine, norepinephrine) in a random urine sample.
TEST-2
Catecholamines Plasma Test

This test measures plasma levels of catecholamines (epinephrine, norepinephrine, dopamine) to aid in the diagnosis of neuroendocrine tumors.

Plasma 7 days 1,500.00 AED
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What it measures
["Epinephrine", "Norepinephrine", "Dopamine"]
Parameters
[{"name": "Epinephrine", "reference_range": null}, {"name": "Norepinephrine", "reference_range": null}, {"name": "Dopamine", "reference_range": null}]
Preparation
["Avoid specific medications (aldomet, labetalol, isoproterenol, beta-blockers, amphetamines, ephedrine, nicotine, theophylline, vasodilators, MAO inhibitors) for 72 hours prior", "Avoid smoking for 72 hours prior", "Avoid intense stress for 72 hours prior", "Rest supine for 30 minutes after IV cannula insertion"]
Indications
["Suspected pheochromocytoma", "Suspected paraganglioma", "Suspected neuroblastoma", "Evaluation of treatment-resistant hypertension", "Family history of MEN2, VHL, or neurofibromatosis type 1"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 21474-9 ICD-10: D44.2
Clinical summary
This test measures plasma levels of catecholamines (epinephrine, norepinephrine, dopamine) to aid in the diagnosis of neuroendocrine tumors.
TEST-1687
Homovanillic Acid (HVA), 24-Hour Urine Test

This diagnostic test evaluates the level of Homovanillic Acid (HVA), a metabolite of dopamine, in a 24-hour urine collection.

24-Hour Urine (50 mL aliquot, preserved with 50% HCl) 3 working days (reports Friday/Tuesday) 750.00 AED
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What it measures
["Homovanillic Acid (HVA)", "Dopamine metabolism"]
Parameters
[{"name": "Homovanillic Acid (HVA)", "reference_range": null}]
Preparation
["Stop L-Dopa at least 72 hours before and during collection unless contraindicated by physician", "Collect all urine over 24 hours", "Transfer 50 mL aliquot into provided container with 50% HCl preservative", "Keep refrigerated or on ice during collection and transport"]
Indications
["Suspected neuroblastoma", "Suspected pheochromocytoma", "Monitoring catecholamine-secreting neoplasms"]
Measurement technique
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Codes
LOINC: 38644-4 ICD-10: C74.90
Clinical summary
This diagnostic test evaluates the level of Homovanillic Acid (HVA), a metabolite of dopamine, in a 24-hour urine collection.
TEST-1666
Homovanillic Acid (HVA), Random Urine Test

This diagnostic test evaluates the level of homovanillic acid, a major metabolite of dopamine, in a random urine sample.

Random Urine (acidified to pH 1–2) Friday/Tuesday Batch Reporting (2–5 business days) 750.00 AED
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What it measures
["Homovanillic Acid (HVA)", "Dopamine Metabolism"]
Parameters
[{"name": "Homovanillic Acid (HVA)", "reference_range": null}]
Preparation
["Avoid L‑Dopa (Levodopa) for at least 72 hours before sample collection.", "Collect a random mid-stream urine sample."]
Indications
["Screening for neuroblastoma", "Screening for pheochromocytoma", "Monitoring catecholamine-secreting malignancies"]
Measurement technique
Confirm with laboratory
Codes
LOINC: 14536-6 ICD-10: R82.9
Clinical summary
This diagnostic test evaluates the level of homovanillic acid, a major metabolite of dopamine, in a random urine sample.
TEST-2528
Metanephrines Fractionated, 24-Hour Urine Test

This test measures the levels of metanephrine and normetanephrine in a 24-hour urine collection to screen for catecholamine-producing tumors.

24-Hour Urine 72 hours (next working day after collection) 1,500.00 AED
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What it measures
["Metanephrine", "Normetanephrine", "Catecholamine metabolites"]
Parameters
[{"name": "Metanephrine", "reference_range": null}, {"name": "Normetanephrine", "reference_range": null}]
Preparation
["Avoid alpha-methyldopa, buspirone, codeine, paracetamol, metoclopramide, tea, coffee, tobacco, alcohol, and strenuous exercise for 72 hours prior to and during collection.", "Collect all urine for 24 hours in the provided container.", "Do not discontinue prescribed medications without consulting your physician."]
Indications
["Screening for pheochromocytoma", "Screening for paraganglioma", "Screening for neuroblastoma", "Evaluation of adrenal incidentalomas", "Investigation of resistant hypertension"]
Measurement technique
Confirm with laboratory
Codes
LOINC: 32209-8 ICD-10: Z13.29, C74.1, D35.0
Clinical summary
This test measures the levels of metanephrine and normetanephrine in a 24-hour urine collection to screen for catecholamine-producing tumors.
TEST-3418
VMA (Vanillylmandelic Acid) Random Urine Test

This diagnostic test evaluates the level of vanillylmandelic acid (VMA) in a random urine sample to screen for neuroendocrine tumors.

Random Urine 2 working days after collection (report available Wed/Sat by 9 AM) 850.00 AED
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What it measures
["Vanillylmandelic Acid (VMA)", "Catecholamine Metabolites"]
Parameters
[{"name": "Vanillylmandelic Acid (VMA)", "reference_range": null}]
Preparation
["Strictly avoid theophylline, chocolate, vanilla, banana, alcoholic beverages, tea/coffee, tobacco, and strenuous exercise for exactly 72 hours before collection.", "Do not stop prescribed medication without consulting your doctor."]
Indications
["Screening for pheochromocytoma", "Screening for neuroblastoma", "Monitoring known neuroendocrine tumors", "Evaluating adrenal hyperactivity"]
Measurement technique
Confirm with laboratory
Codes
LOINC: 3556-9 ICD-10: C74.1
Clinical summary
This diagnostic test evaluates the level of vanillylmandelic acid (VMA) in a random urine sample to screen for neuroendocrine tumors.

Category overview

Catecholamines: overview

Gaining insight into how your body manages stress and regulates blood pressure provides a clear pathway to managing complex health concerns. As a core component of our advanced Biochemistry services, primary Catecholamines testing measures the exact levels of epinephrine, norepinephrine, and dopamine in your system. Utilizing state-of-the-art diagnostic technology, this targeted catecholamine analysis helps uncover hidden adrenal or nervous system issues, offering the clarity needed to safely guide tailored medical interventions. Recognized as a premier choice among diagnostic labs in Dubai and the UAE, DNA Labs guarantees uncompromising diagnostic accuracy, strict patient confidentiality, and prompt reporting for your peace of mind. Proactively manage your healthβ€”book your catecholamines testing in UAE, schedule a comfortable home sample collection, or consult our specialized team today.

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