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Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Laboratory Information

Test Name

Metanephrines urine

Synonyms

Normetanephrines urine

Test Information

Department

Biochemistry

Test Availability

Referred to external laboratory.

Diagnostic Use Or Instructions

Urine metanephrines is the preferred test for investigating phaechromocytoma therefore requests for urine catecholamines on adults will be changed to metanephrines unless clinical details indicate neuroblastoma.

Additional Information

Electronic Information

Registration Code

MNEPUP, MNEPU24P