24 hour urine catecholamines

₹ 4000.00

₹ 3199.00

What is this test?
This test is used to confirm diagnosis or rule out pheochromocytoma or paraganglioma. To monitor recurrence of tumor.

Test Instructions
Alcohol: Please abstain from alcohol before the test.Medication: Any pre-existing medication should only be stopped after consultation with the referring Physician.Fluids Allowed: Water only.

Reports
Soft Copy (Portal/Email) : If the sample is collected before 12 noon then the report will get delivered as per Reporting Time / Maximum TAT (Turn Around Time) indicated with the test. For samples collected after 12 Noon, 12 hours may be added to the Report Turn Around TimeHard Copy : Delivered upon request. A small convenience fee may apply.

Why is it Done?
To help confirm or rule out a rare adrenal tumor called a pheochromocytoma or a rare extra-adrenal tumor called a paraganglioma; these tumors produce excess hormones called catecholamines, which are broken down to metanephrines.