Metanephrines, 24Hrs Urine

Measures the level of metanephrines, metabolites of catecholamines, in a 24-hour urine sample. Elevated levels suggest the presence of pheochromocytoma, a tumor that secretes excess catecholamines. Essential for diagnosing adrenal gland tumors and related endocrine disorders.

Also known asMetanephrine24 Hrs Urine Metanephrine24 Hrs Urine

Available via

Home Collection, Lab Visit

Contains

5 parameters

Earliest reports in

Next Day

Test details

Metanephrines, 24Hrs Urine Test in Vadodara Overview

Preparations

No special preparations needed

Test included
Metanephrines, 24Hrs Urine includes 5 parameters

  • Metanephrine In Urine
  • Urine Volume In 24 Hours
  • Metanephrine, Urine 24 Hrs
  • Creatinine, Urine
  • Metanephrines Creatinine Ratio
Frequently Asked Questions

Metanephrines test measures levels of metanephrines (metanephrine and normetanephrine), which are breakdown products of catecholamines, in plasma or urine

It is primarily used to diagnose pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma, rare adrenal tumors.

Either a blood sample or a 24-hour urine sample is collected, depending on the test variant.

Elevated levels may suggest catecholamine-secreting tumors and require further imaging or clinical correlation.

Yes, patients may need to avoid certain medications and foods. Follow your doctor’s instructions.

Test code

3317

Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
SpecimenVacutainerVolume
Urine,24hrBlue Plastic Urine collecter10 ML

Specimen stability information

Urine,24Hr

Specimen rejection criteria

Test run frequency

Tuesday,Friday TIME - 10:00

Turn around time

Next Day

Performing locations

Department

  • Bio Chemistry
  • Eia-endocrinology

CPT and Loinc codes

Metanephrines, 24Hrs Urine

2800