METANEPHRINES FRACTIONATED 24 HOUR URINE Test
At DNA Labs UAE, we offer the METANEPHRINES FRACTIONATED 24 HOUR URINE test. This medical test measures the levels of metanephrines in a person’s urine over a 24-hour period. Metanephrines are breakdown products of hormones produced by the adrenal glands, such as epinephrine and norepinephrine.
Test Details
The METANEPHRINES FRACTIONATED 24 HOUR URINE test is typically ordered to help diagnose or monitor conditions related to excessive production of hormones. These conditions may include pheochromocytoma or paraganglioma, which are rare tumors that can cause symptoms like high blood pressure and rapid heart rate.
To conduct this test, the patient needs to collect all of their urine over a 24-hour period in a special container provided by the laboratory. It is important to keep the container in a cool place or refrigerated during this time to prevent the breakdown of metanephrines.
After the collection period, the urine sample is sent to our laboratory for analysis. We use HPLC-EC method to measure the levels of metanephrines. The results of this test can help healthcare providers determine if there is an abnormal production of hormones and assist in diagnosing or monitoring the underlying condition.
Test Cost
The cost of the METANEPHRINES FRACTIONATED 24 HOUR URINE test at DNA Labs UAE is AED 1400.0.
Sample Condition
The sample required for this test is a 50 mL (minimum 10 mL) aliquot of 24-hour urine. It is important to collect the urine with an appropriate volume of 50% HCl to maintain a pH between 1-2. Concentrated HCl should not be used. The 24-hour volume should be recorded on the test request form and urine container. The sample should be shipped refrigerated or frozen.
Pre Test Information
Prior to the test, the patient should strictly avoid the following for at least 72 hours before and during specimen collection:
- Alpha-Methyldopa
- Buspirone
- Codeine
- Isoproterenol metabolite
- Mandelamine
- L-dopa
- Paracetamol
- Metoclopramide
- Pepper
- Alcoholic beverages
- Tea/coffee
- Tobacco
- Strenuous exercise
Report Delivery
The sample for this test should be submitted on Wed/Sat by 9 am, and the report will be delivered on Fri/Tue.
Doctor and Test Department
This test is typically ordered by an Oncologist and is conducted in the HPLC test department.
It is important to follow any specific instructions given by your healthcare provider for this test, such as avoiding certain foods or medications that may interfere with the results. The METANEPHRINES FRACTIONATED 24 HOUR URINE test is generally safe and does not cause any discomfort or side effects.
| Test Name | METANEPHRINES FRACTIONATED 24 HOUR URINE Test |
|---|---|
| Components | *Metanephrine*Normetanephrine |
| Price | 1400.0 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\u0192??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- Methyldopa, Buspirone, Codeine, Isoproterenol metabolite, Mandelamine, L-dopa, Parcetamol, Metoclopramide, pepper, alcoholic beverages, tea\/coffee, tobaccoandstrenuousexerciseatleast 72 hours before and during specimen collection. |
| Report Delivery | SampleWed / Sat by 9 am; Report Fri / Tue |
| Method | HPLC-EC |
| Test type | Cancer |
| Doctor | Oncologist |
| Test Department: | HPLC |
| Pre Test Information | Patient should strictly avoid Alpha- Methyldopa, Buspirone, Codeine, Isoproterenol metabolite, Mandelamine, L-dopa, Parcetamol, Metoclopramide, pepper, alcoholic beverages, tea/coffee, tobaccoandstrenuousexerciseatleast 72 hours before and during specimen collection. |
| Test Details |
The metanephrines fractionated 24-hour urine test is a medical test that measures the levels of metanephrines in a person’s urine over a 24-hour period. Metanephrines are breakdown products of certain hormones, such as epinephrine and norepinephrine, which are produced by the adrenal glands. This test is typically ordered to help diagnose or monitor conditions related to excessive production of these hormones, such as pheochromocytoma or paraganglioma. These are rare tumors that can cause high blood pressure, rapid heart rate, and other symptoms. During the test, the person collects all of their urine over a 24-hour period in a special container provided by the laboratory. The container is usually kept in a cool place or refrigerated during this time to prevent the breakdown of metanephrines. After the collection period, the urine sample is sent to a laboratory where it is analyzed to measure the levels of metanephrines. The results can help healthcare providers determine if there is an abnormal production of hormones and assist in diagnosing or monitoring the underlying condition. It is important to follow any specific instructions given by the healthcare provider for the test, such as avoiding certain foods or medications that may interfere with the results. The test is generally safe and does not cause any discomfort or side effects. |
