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Pseudonyms

Urine Catecholamines

Collection Requirements

24 Hr Urine (acid bottle, pH)

Tube Colour

Urine (24 Hr Acid)

Requires own tube?

No

Department

Biochemistry

Reference Interval

<8 nmol/day

Availability

Weekly

Fee

Medicare rebatable Item 66779

Notes

Please notify and collect specimen jar from pathology and be aware of acid preservative in specimen jar. Ensure proper collection method has been followed as this can affect interpretation of results.

Test code: U24CAT

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