Eurofins Biomnis code

CATU

Synonyms

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

Specialty

Analytical Chemistry

Clinical significance

Enables the diagnosis of phaeochromocytoma, paragangliomas and neuroblastomas in children.

Preanalytics

• 1 tube(s) :
• Homogenised 24-hour urine - do not send a jar or conical tube
•   FROZEN
• 4h

• A tube specifically for this analysis : Yes

Further information

Code reserved for adults from 18 years old (see specific code for children).
1 individual aliquot for this analysis.
Specify the diuresis (volume of urine of 24H).
Freeze quickly after the end of the collection.
Urines have to be stored refrigerated during the collection process
No need of specific diet anymore.
Do not perform sampling during menstruation period.
Transmitting a jar or conical tube significantly increases the turnaround time - pre-analytical non-conformity.

Specific equipment available

• Tube for urine sample (4mL)-T28

Methodology

LCMS/MS

Turnaround time

4 days