Eurofins Biomnis code

MTANU

Synonyms

• Catecholamines - methoxylated derivatives
• Endocrinology
• Metadrenaline
• Metanephrines
• Methoxyamines
• Normetadrenaline
• Normetanephrines
• [To be translated]
• 3 methoxytyramine
• 3 ortho methyldopamine

Specialty

Analytical Chemistry

Clinical significance

Hypertension monitoring and pheochromocytoma screening. Catabolites of catecholamines excreted in urine.

Preanalytics

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

• A tube specifically for this analysis : Yes

Further information

Code reserved for adults from 18 years old (see specific code for children).
Do not send a pot or conical tube - pre-analytical non-compliance, analysis not carried out.
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.

Specific equipment available

• Tube for urine sample (4mL)-T28

Methodology

LCMS/MS

Turnaround time

4 days