Metanephrine, Plasma


Test Name
Metanephrine, Plasma
Test Code
SAMET
Specimen Type

Lithium Heparin - place collected sample on ice pillow
See special requirements

Minimum Volume
5 mL
Comments

SPECIAL  REQUIREMENTS: Patients are requested to limit intake of tea, coffee or cathecolamine rich food (e.g.bananas, nuts) prior to and during collection.

LAB NOTES:

Centrifuge and separate plasma immediately on arrival. Immediately freeze plasma at -20°C.

Send to testing laboratory on dry ice. Do not pack dry ice in a sealed container.  Use appropriate PPE.

Assay Performed
Biochemistry Dept
Austin Health
Studley Rd
Heidelberg 3084
VIC
9496 3953
Assay Frequency

Weekly (Thursdays)

Activated T Cells and Double Negative T Cells 2