CATECHOLAMINES, 24HR URINE

Test Name

Aliases

FRACTIONATED CATECHOLAMINES, EPINEPHRINE (ADRENALINE), NOREPINEPHRINE (NORADRENALINE)

Abbreviations

Test Classification

GROUPED TEST

Department

SPECIAL CHEMISTRY

Sub Department

TAT Category

ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME

Estimated TAT

240

TAT Units

HOURS

Test Requirements

24 hour urine collection is required; add 6M HCl as preservative to the 24 hour urine container; explain collection instructions [refer to relevant phlebotomy aid (Phleb/Aid7) or lab handbook section on 24 hour urine collection or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjF-9n0FOrw video]. Submit 10mL aliquot of 24 hour urine. TOTAL 24 hour urine volume (in mL) is required (mandatory). SHIPPING/ TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS Shipping Temperature: Refrigerated ANALYTE STABILITY Room Temperature: 4 DAYS at 20-25°C │ Refrigerated: 4 DAYS at 2-8°C │ Frozen: 20 DAYS at -20°C

Clinical Utility

Catecholamine tests are most often used to diagnose or rule out certain types of rare tumors, including: pheochromocytoma, neuroblastoma, paraganglioma

Last Review

26th Feb 2026