Eurofins Biomnis code

HVA

Synonyms

• Endocrinology
• Homovanilate
• HVA

Specialty

Analytical Chemistry

Clinical significance

Main catabolite of dopamine. Increased excretion in the urine is usually associated with neuroblastoma.

Preanalytics

•  :
• Adult: 1 aliquot in tube urine of homogenized 24H. Child: 2 aliquots in tube urine from urination.
•   FROZEN
• Freezing within 4 hours

• A tube specifically for this analysis : Yes

Further information

Adult : specify the diuresis (volume of urine of 24H).
Freeze quickly after the end of the collection.
The determination of urinary creatinine is carried out systematically.
Urines have to be stored refrigerated during the collection process
No need of specific diet anymore.
Do not transmit pot
Adult: mandatory diuresis

Specific equipment available

• Tube for urine sample (4mL)-T28

Methodology

LCMS/MS

Turnaround time

4 days