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Catecholamines Blood

Alternative Names:Adrenaline
Noradrenaline
Dopamine
Laboratory:Clinical Biochemistry
Test Code:PLCAT
Specimen Types:Blood
Container Types:
SST
Lithium Heparin (without Gel)
Lithium Heparin (with Gel)
Adults Volume or Mass:6 mL
Collection & Request Instructions:Collect on Ice

No STRESS during collection.

Sample collected usually by indwelling catheter after 30 mins in a quiet room with no distrurbance to the patient.

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:On Ice
Send to lab immediately
Assay Frequency:No Longer Available
Additional Notes:

This test is not currently offered.

Any request for plasma catecholamines will be tested for plasma metanephrines instead.

If further discussion is required, please contact the Chemical Pathologist

Note: Testing for Plasma free metanephrines is now considered the preferred test in screening for the presence of neuroendocrine tumours