Homovanillic Acid (24 Hr Urine)

10 ml Urine (24 Hr acid)

Special Requirements : Patient should avoid ingestion of bananas 24 hrs prior commencement of urine collection and during the period of urine collection

LAB NOTES: 24 hour urine collections must be collected into a bottle that contains 1 mol/L (5%) acetic acid as a preservative. The volume of 1 mol/ L acetic acid to be added to the bottle depends on the age of the patient. See Document number SR-W-034 or SR-P-007 for volume of acid to be added to the container prior to collection.

Ensure all age / warning labels are attached to the container.

Ensure patient / carer understands risk associate with the acid - use interpreter services if required.

See report

Royal Children's Hospital Laboratory Services, Level 4 East Building, 50 Flemington Road Parkville, Vic, 3052. tel 03 9345 4200 Fax 03 9345 9884