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HelpTest Code PMET Metanephrines, Fractionated, Free, Plasma
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation: Use of an Epi-pen within the last 7 days may produce inaccurate results.
Collection Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot plasma into a plastic vial within 2 hours of collection.
Children's Mercy Hospital
Note:
CMH COLLECTION: 2 mL in EDTA lavender vacutainer
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plasma EDTA | Frozen (preferred) | 28 days | |
| Refrigerated | 14 days | ||
| Ambient | 7 days |
Useful For
Screening test for presumptive diagnosis of catecholamine-secreting pheochromocytomas or paragangliomas
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Report Available
2 to 5 daysReporting Name
Metanephrines, Fract., Free, PReference Values
METANEPHRINE, FREE
<0.50 nmol/L
NORMETANEPHRINE, FREE
<0.90 nmol/L
Method Name
Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
83835