Metanephrines Fractionated, Serum/Plasma Test (7645SP)
| Analysis Code |
7645SP |
| Test Name |
Metanephrines Fractionated, Serum/Plasma |
| Test Includes |
Metanephrine; Normetanephrine |
| Purpose |
Endocrinology; Currently this test is not New York State approved. |
| Category |
Catecholamine |
| Method(s) |
High Performance Liquid Chromatography/ Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) |
| Specimen Requirements |
1 mL Serum or Plasma |
| Transport Temperature |
Refrigerated |
| Specimen Container |
Green top tube (Sodium Heparin), Lavender top tube (EDTA), Red top tube (no additive) |
| Special Handling |
None |
| Light Protection Required |
Not Required |
| Stability |
Room Temperature: 1 day(s)
Refrigerated: 7 day(s)
Frozen (-20 °C): 21 day(s) |
| *Rejection Criteria |
Received Room Temperature. |
| Day(s) Test Set-up / TAT |
[LC-MS/MS] Monday-Friday / 5 days |
| Suggested CPT Code |
82384 |
| **Minimum Volume |
0.4 mL |
| Test Summary Sheet |
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*Rejection criteria pertain to clinical specimen submissions only.
**Stated minimum volume allows for a single analysis. Repeat analysis will not be performed.