Test Detail

Metanephrines, Fractionated, Plasma Free

Test Code:

121806

Performing Lab: LABCORP BURLINGTON

CPT Code:

83835

Order Information
Results

Specimen Container	Lavender-top (EDTA) tube
Specimen Type	Plasma
Volume	1.2 mL
Minimum Volume	0.7 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Temperature	Sample must be refrigerated due to limited stability at room temperature. Freeze if unable to maintain refrigerated.
Specimen Handling	Draw blood in chilled lavender-top (EDTA) tube. Invert to mix with preservatives. Centrifuge and transfer the plasma to a labeled plastic transport tube. Refrigerate or freeze separated plasma immediately. Important: The patient should be in a fully recumbent position (lying down) for at least 20 minutes before and during sample collection.
Methodology	Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)
Stability	Room Temperature: Unstable, Refrigerated: 14 days, Frozen: 14 days
Days Set-Up	M-F
Shift Performed	1
TAT From Set-Up	3 - 6 Days

Result Code	Result Name	LOINC
070013	Normetanephrine, Pl	2669-0
070023	Metanephrine, Pl	38494-1