Metanephrines (Plasma)

Code

PMET

Sample Reqs

A (Frozen plasma, must be frozen within 2 hours)

Turnaround

7 days

Special instructions

Must be frozen within 2 hours.

Sample type guide

A

Lavender Vacutainer, EDTA anticoagulant, 4ml/6ml (6ml EDTA tubes are used for specific PCR assays)

Related specialties

• Endocrinology

Additional information

• Request forms
• Specimens: collection, packaging, transport, rejection criteria
• Discontinued tests