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Alternative Names:

Normetanephrines Plasma
3-Methoxytyramines Plasma

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

MON

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:

2 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Collect on Ice

Preferred specimen collected when patient is supine.

Transport Instructions:

On Ice
Send to lab immediately

Processing Instructions:

Centrifuge immediately
Aliquot
Freeze Immediately

Monash Health Pathology require 1.5mL of frozen plasma for Plasma Metanephrines.

Assay Frequency:

Twice weekly

External Laboratory:

Monash Pathology

External Transport Instructions:

Send Frozen on Dry Ice