Eurofins Biomnis code

VMA

Synonyms

• Endocrinology
• Vanilylmandelic acid
• Vanylmandelic acid
• VMA

Specialty

Analytical Chemistry

Clinical significance

Terminal catecholamine metabolite used as a marker for three types of tumor: pheochromocytoma, neuroblastoma and ganglioneuroma.

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).
Child(<18 years):
The determination of urinary creatinine and homovanillic acid (HVA) are carried out systematically.
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