CATECHOLAMINES and VMA 24 HOUR URINE Test
At DNA Labs UAE, we offer the CATECHOLAMINES and VMA 24 HOUR URINE Test for AED 1830.0. This test measures the levels of VMA in a person’s urine, which is a metabolite of catecholamines.
Test Components
- Price: 1830.0 AED
- Sample Condition: 50 mL (10 mL min.) aliquot of 24-hour urine. Collect urine with appropriate volume of 50% HCl to maintain pH between 1-2. Do not use concentrated HCl. Record 24-hour volume on test request form and urine container. Ship refrigerated or frozen.
Pre Test Information
Patient should strictly avoid the following substances at least 72 hours before and during specimen collection:
- 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 (long term use)
- Clofibrate
- Propranolol
- Penicillin
- Reserpine
- Thyroxine
- Alpha-methyldopa
- Isoproterenol
- Labetalol
- Mandelamine
- Paracetamol
- Cimetidine
- Metoclopramide
- Vigorous exercise
- Alcoholic beverages
- Tea/coffee
- Tobacco
- Chocolate
- Vanilla
- Banana
Test Details
Catecholamines are a group of hormones that are produced by the adrenal glands and released into the bloodstream in response to stress or excitement. The main catecholamines include adrenaline (epinephrine), noradrenaline (norepinephrine), and dopamine.
A VMA (vanillylmandelic acid) 24-hour urine test is a diagnostic test that measures the levels of VMA in a person’s urine. VMA is a metabolite of catecholamines, specifically adrenaline and noradrenaline. This test is often used to help diagnose and monitor certain conditions, such as neuroblastoma (a type of cancer that develops in nerve tissue) or pheochromocytoma (a rare tumor of the adrenal gland).
During the test, a person collects all of their urine over a 24-hour period in a special container provided by the healthcare provider. The urine is then sent to a laboratory for analysis. The laboratory measures the amount of VMA present in the urine sample, which can help determine the levels of catecholamines in the body.
Elevated levels of VMA in the urine may indicate an overproduction of catecholamines, which can be a sign of certain medical conditions. However, it’s important to note that other factors, such as certain medications or foods, can also affect VMA levels, so additional tests and evaluations may be necessary to make a definitive diagnosis.
Report Delivery
Sample should be collected on Wednesday or Saturday by 9 am. The report will be delivered within 2 days.
Test Type
Cancer
Doctor
Oncologist, Physician
Test Department
HPLC
| Test Name | CATECHOLAMINES and VMA 24 HOUR URINE Test |
|---|---|
| Components | |
| Price | 1830.0 AED |
| Sample Condition | 50 mL (10 mL min.) aliquot of 24-hour urine. Collect urine with appropriate volume of 50% HClto maintain pH between 1-2. Do not use concentrated HCl.Record 24 hour volume on test request form and urine container. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Patient should strictly avoid 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 (long term use), Clofibrate,Propranolol, Penicillin, Reserpine, Thyroxine, Alpha-methyldopa, Isoproterenol, Labetalol, Mandelamine, Paracetamol, Cimetidine, Metoclopramide, vigorous exercise,alcoholic beverages, tea\/coffee, tobacco , chocolate, vanilla & banana at least 72 hours before and during specimen collection. |
| Report Delivery | Sample Wed / Sat by9 am; Report2 days |
| Method | LC-MS/MSHigh Performance Liquid Chromatography |
| Test type | Cancer |
| Doctor | Oncologist, Physician |
| Test Department: | HPLC |
| Pre Test Information | Patient should strictly avoid 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 blocke(long term use), Clofibrate MAO inhibitors, Propranolol, Penicillin, Reserpine, Thyroxine, Alpha-methyldopa, Isoproterenol, Labetalol, Mandelamine, Paracetamol, Cimetidine, Metoclopramide, vigorous exercise,alcoholic beverages, tea/coffee, tobacco , chocolate, vanilla & banana at least 72 hours before and during specimen collection. |
| Test Details |
Catecholamines are a group of hormones that are produced by the adrenal glands and released into the bloodstream in response to stress or excitement. The main catecholamines include adrenaline (epinephrine), noradrenaline (norepinephrine), and dopamine. A VMA (vanillylmandelic acid) 24-hour urine test is a diagnostic test that measures the levels of VMA in a person’s urine. VMA is a metabolite of catecholamines, specifically adrenaline and noradrenaline. This test is often used to help diagnose and monitor certain conditions, such as neuroblastoma (a type of cancer that develops in nerve tissue) or pheochromocytoma (a rare tumor of the adrenal gland). During the test, a person collects all of their urine over a 24-hour period in a special container provided by the healthcare provider. The urine is then sent to a laboratory for analysis. The laboratory measures the amount of VMA present in the urine sample, which can help determine the levels of catecholamines in the body. Elevated levels of VMA in the urine may indicate an overproduction of catecholamines, which can be a sign of certain medical conditions. However, it’s important to note that other factors, such as certain medications or foods, can also affect VMA levels, so additional tests and evaluations may be necessary to make a definitive diagnosis. |
