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Alternative Names:

Metanephrine Plasma
Normetanephrine Plasma
Methoxytyramine Plasma
Catecholamines Plasma

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

MNP

Medicare rebatable:

Yes

Specimen Types:

Plasma
Serum

Container Types:

Lithium Heparin (with Gel)
SST

Adults Volume or Mass:

6 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

4 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Collect on Ice
Retrospective testing not possible.

Bloods should be collected after at least 20 minutes of supine rest.

Transport Instructions:

On Ice
Send to lab immediately

Processing Instructions:

Centrifuge immediately
Aliquot
Store at -20'C

At least 1.5 mL of frozen plasma is required.

External Laboratory:

Monash Pathology

External Transport Instructions:

Send Frozen on Dry Ice

USEFUL LINKS

Frozen Section Booking Form