Eurofins Biomnis code

CATF

Synonyms

• Adrenaline
• Dopamine
• Endocrinology
• Epinephrine
• Noradrenaline
• Norepinephrine

Specialty

Analytical Chemistry

Clinical significance

Useful for diagnosing pheochromocytoma.Plasma catecholamines are indicated when the blood is drawn during a clinical episode. Urine catecholamines: the rate of elimination reflects the rate of synthesis in the periphery.

Preanalytics

• 2 x 2 mL :
• lithium heparin plasma (Gel-free separator tubes)
•   FROZEN
• 1 hour

• A tube specifically for this analysis : Yes

Further information

Fasting sample
Sample to be frozen within 1 hour. Home sampling is not advisable.
blood draw preferentially after a 30-min resting period
2 specific aliquots for this analysis

Methodology

LCMS/MS

Turnaround time

6 days