- YCATSUP
Catecholamines Fractionated, Plasma, Supine
Specimen:
Test Code
YCATSUP
Specimen Name
Catecholamines Fractionated, Plasma, Supine
Collect
1-Green Top (Na-Heparin)
Also acceptable EDTA
Also acceptable EDTA
Submit
2 mLs (Min: 1 mL) Plasma Frozen
Special Handling
Draw specimen in a chilled green top tube (sodium heparin). Plasma should be separated in a refrigerated centrifuge within 30 minutes of collection and then frozen immediately at -20° C in standard transport tube.
Rejection Criteria
Thawed plasma, received room temperature, received refrigerated.
Stability
Ambient 6 hours; Refrigerated 6 hours; Frozen 1 month
Methodology
Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (LC/MS)
Performed
Monday - Friday
Reported
5-8 days
CPT Codes
- 82384
Components
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Additional Information
Patient Preparation:
Patients should be relaxed in a supine position at least 10 minutes before blood is drawn. Patient should avoid alcohol, coffee, tea, tobacco, and strenous exercise prior to collection. Overnight fasting required.
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