Catecholamines (Urine)
Code
UCAT
Sample Reqs
PU (collect on acid) [1]
Turnaround
5 days
Special instructions
[1] Contact the laboratory for special sample tubes/containers/instructions.
Sample guidelines
View Patient information sheets for Urine collection. This are a reference for clinicians and their patients who are collecting samples, or preparing to collect samples that require special instruction.
Sample type guide
PU
30ml aliquot from a 24 hour urine collection with 10ml of 0.1N Hydrochloric Acid added – state total volume
Related specialties
Additional information
Updated Wednesday, 28 August 2024