This blood test is tested to rull out or help identify a phaeochromocytoma (rare tumour which is usually cureable). Symptoms that usually suggest testing for this are constant high blood pressure, rapid heart rate, headaches and more.
This private blood assessment for Metadrenalines is offered at over thirty two private outpatient departments across England, Scotland and Wales.
Included in every request for Metadrenalines are a Doctors Referral, all Phlebotomy fees (your blood taken at a Private Hospital), all laboratory fees and includes our GP comments.
72 HOURS PRIOR TO COLLECTION the patient must avoid the following drugs: Alpha-Methydopa, MAO and COMT inhibitors and hypertension medication (at the discretion of the patients clinician) and nicotine. They must also avoid vigorous exercise. Please also follow a restricted diet for 24 hours prior to sample collection: Avoid bananas, Vitamin B, Coffee, Tea, Caffeinated drinks (Coca-Cola, hot chocolate, energy drinks etc), Curry leaves, Chili, Large doses of vitamin C, Cocoa-beans/Chocolate or any other Methylxanthine food. Before taking the sample the patient must rest/lay down for half an hour and the sample (A purple topped EDTA sample) must be IMMEDIATELY transported to the lab as it needs to be separated and frozen within 30 minutes of collection.
Inclusions: Plasma Normetadrenaline & Plasma Metadrenaline
Special Instructions: 72 HOURS PRIOR TO COLLECTION the patient must avoid the following drugs: Alpha-Methydopa, MAO and COMT inhibitors and hypertension medication (at the discretion of the patients clinician) and nicotine. They must also avoid vigorous exercise. Please also follow a restricted diet for 24 hours prior to sample collection: Avoid bananas, Vitamin B, Coffee, Tea, Caffeinated drinks (Coca-Cola, hot chocolate, energy drinks etc), Curry leaves, Chili, Large doses of vitamin C, Cocoa-beans/Chocolate or any other Methylxanthine food. Before taking the sample the patient must rest/lay down for half an hour and the sample (A purple topped EDTA sample) must be IMMEDIATELY transported to the lab as it needs to be separated and frozen within 30 minutes of collection.
Attendance Restrictions: A morning Monday - Wednesday appointment required
Laboratory Notes: Assay Dependent
Sample Container: 1 x Lavender
Fasting: If fasting is required, it will be explained on your Pathology Passport. 8 hours fasting is sufficient when it is required.
Estimated Turnaround Time: 11 Working days.
Collect
1011
Pathology Points worth
£10.12
to put towards future testing.
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