CATECHOLAMINES, FRACTIONATED, URINARY FREE, 24 HR

Synonyms: Dopamine, 24-Hour Urine; Epinephrine, 24-Hour Urine; Fractionation, Urinary Free Catecholamines; Free Catecholamine Fractionation; Norepinephrine, 24-Hour Urine
Computer Code: (RCAT24)
Specimen Collection: 24 hr urine collection in HCL bottle. Refrigerate bottle during and after collection.
Minimum Volume: 4 mL
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: Record total volume and collection period (hours) on requisition. Send 30 mL aliquot. pH <3. Refrigerate.
Reference Values: See reference laboratory report.
Lab Code: Send Out
Requisition: SPEC C
Test Frequency: NA
Routine TAT: 3 days
Stat TAT: N/A
CPT Code(s): 82384
LCD or NCD:
Methodology Used:
See Addendum XVII