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METANEPHRINES, FRACTIONATED, PLASMA
Number 1238
CPT Code 83835
Alias METANEPHRINE, NORMETANEPHRINE, PLASMA
Specimen Container Lavender Top
Specimen Type Plasma ETDA
Turn Around Time 
Days Performed 
Reference Range Contact Laboratory
Alternate Specimen 
Volume 1 mL Plasma
Stability Ambient N/A
Stability Refrigerated Preferred
Stability Frozen N/A
Patient Preparation 

Patient should be fasting overnight (water and noncaffeinated soft drinks are permissible). The patient should be in a supine position for at least 15 minutes before and during sample collection. An indwelling venous catheter (normal saline to keep the line patent) is recommended, since the acute effects of the stress of venipuncture may increase metanephrine. It is preferable, but not essential, to draw the sample without a tourniquet.

Methodology 

Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)

Limitations 
Rejection Criteria 

Specimen not drawn in correct tube; heparinized plasma received

Additional Instructions 
Performing Laboratory Reference Laboratory
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We are pleased to share with you that Primex is now offering the Combo test for COVID-19 and Flu. We are also now separately offering the Influenza A&B NAAT test.
The Los Angeles County Public Health Department states the following, People with flu may have a range of symptoms which are identical to symptoms of COVID-19, including fever, cough, sore throat, runny/stuffy nose, muscle body aches, headache, fatigue, vomiting and diarrhea. So offering this combo test could provide important medical care information to the ordering provider and to the patient.
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