Laboratory Medicine
Test Directory / Plasma metanephrines
Plasma metanephrines
EDTA
| Test | Plasma metanephrines |
|---|---|
| Common Abbreviations | PMET |
| Profile | NA |
| Tube type | EDTA |
| Clinical Indication | Used in the diagnosis of phaeochromocytoma |
| Specimen Type | Blood |
| Sample type | EDTA plasma |
| Minimum Volume | 1mL |
| Special Precautions | Sample must be sent to the laboratory on ice ASAP after collection. Samples received after 1 hour from collection are not suitable for analysis. |
| Stability | Contact Referral Laboratory |
| Turnaround Time | 2 weeks |
| Laboratory | Freeman Hospital Freeman Road Newcastle Upon Tyne NE7 7DN 0191 223 1017 |
| Reference Interval | Contact Referral Laboratory |
| Limitations | Contact Referral Laboratory |
| Notes |
