Normetanephrine/Metanephrine

LABOKLIN Service ID: 1322


Material

EDTA plasma 0.5 ml (centrifuged soon after sampling, pipetted off and cooled)

Method

HPLC

Species list

dog, others on request

Duration

1 x per week

Remark

  • Normetanephrine and metanephrine are metabolites of adrenaline and noradrenaline. High levels, particularly of normetanephrine, are indicative of the presence of pheochromocytoma.
  • Reference values only available for dogs.