Days Set Up
Varies; test performed twice per week
Analytic Time

8 hours

MiChart Code
Metanephrines, Plasma Fractions
Soft Order Code
PMETN

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Synonyms

Normetanephrines, Plasma
Fractionated Metanephrines, Plasma
PMET
Metanephrines, Fract., Free, P

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Test Overview

Test Methodology

Tandem Mass Spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS)

Test Usage

Screening test for presumptive diagnosis of catecholamine-secreting pheochromocytomas or paragangliomas.

Reference Range

Metanephrine, Plasma <0.5 nmol/L; Normetanephrine, Plasma <0.9 nmol/L.

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Specimen Requirements

Collection

Collect specimen in a lavender top tube. Centrifuge, aliquot plasma into a plastic vial and freeze. Discontinue epinephrine and epinephrine-like drugs at least 1 week before obtaining the specimen. The patient must fast and abstain from smoking tobacco for at least 4 hours before the specimen is drawn. The patient may drink only water during the fasting period.

Lavender Top Tube
Normal Volume
1 mL EDTA plasma
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL EDTA plasma

Billing Information

CPT Code
83835
Pro Fee Code
 
LOINC
25474-8

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