| Test Name | CATECHOLAMINES, PLASMA |
| SRL Test Code | 3304 |
| CPT Code | 82383 |
| Method | ELISA |
| Aliases | No Data Found |
| Accepted Samples | THE BLOOD SAMPLE (EDTA)SHOULD BE STORED AT 2-8 DEGREE CELCIUS UNTIL CENTRIFUGED TO SEPARATE THE PLASMA WITHIN 2 HOURS AFTER BLOOD COLLECTION. KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT OR DIRECT SUN LIGHT.DO NOT CONSUME VITAMIN B ,COFFEE, BANANAS, ALPHA -METHYDOPA,MOA AND COMT INHIBITORSAS WELL AS MEDICATION RELATED TO HYPERTENSION 72 HRS PRIOR TO THE COLLECTION OF THE SPECIMEN.MENTION CLINICAL DETAILS(PATIENT CLINICAL HISTORY, CT SCAN,USG & MEDICATION) OF THE PATIENT ON THE REQ FORM. |
| Specimen Volume | 2.0 ML (1.0 ML) |
| Temperature Requirement | FROZEN |
| Samples Acceptance Cutoff | MON: 15:00 HRS |
| Run Day | WED: 10:00 HRS |
| Reported On | NEXT DAY OF RUN |
