Metanephrine (Urine)

Test Information

Test Name

Metanephrine (Urine)

Synonyms

Normetanephrines, Metadrenaline, Normetadrenaline, Pheochromocytoma Screen, 3 Methoxytyramine

Price

$60.00

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Preferred Specimen

24 Hour urine (Plain or Acid)

Testing Location

Referral

Turn Around Time

3 weeks

Collection Information

Patient Instructions

View Patient Instructions

Processing Information

Registration Code

UMET

Notes

  • Urine metanephrines is the preferred test for investigating phaechromocytoma therefore requests for urine catecholamines on adults will be changed to metanephrines unless clinical details indicate neuroblastoma.

External Referral Information

Referral Location

Canterbury Health Laboratory (via WHL)

External Lab Website

https://lab.waikatodhb.health.nz/test-guide/view/1100/metanephrines-urine