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Test Code PMET Metanephrines, Fractionated, Free, Plasma

Reporting Name

Metanephrines, Fract., Free, P

Useful For

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

Method Name

Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

Plasma EDTA


Specimen Required


Patient Preparation: Use of an Epi-pen within the last 7 days may produce inaccurate results.

Collection Container/Tube: Lavender top (EDTA)

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot plasma into a plastic vial within 2 hours of collection.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia OK
Gross icterus OK

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Plasma EDTA Frozen (preferred) 28 days
  Refrigerated  14 days
  Ambient  7 days

Reference Values

METANEPHRINE, FREE

<0.50 nmol/L

 

NORMETANEPHRINE, FREE

<0.90 nmol/L

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Saturday

CPT Code Information

83835

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
PMET Metanephrines, Fract., Free, P 57772-6

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
10140 Normetanephrine, Free 40851-8
10139 Metanephrine, Free 49700-8

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Report Available

2 to 5 days

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen:

-General Request (T239)

-Oncology Test Request (T729)