Catecholamine Fractionated Plasma

Test Name

Catecholamine Fractionated Plasma

Lab Section

Specimen Processing Area

Fluid Type

Plasma

Test Includes

Norepinephrine, epinephrine and dopamine

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Sodium Heparin Non Gel Green Top (On Ice)

Container Whole Blood Required

10 ml whole blood in a (Pre-chilled) Sodium Heparin Non Gel Green Top

Summary Test Name

Catecholamine Fractionated Plasma

Specimen Transport

Frozen

Specimen Preparation In House

Spin separate and freeze until analysis.

Patient Preparation

Patient should fast for 12 hours and should avoid tobacco, coffee and tea.

Reference Value

Accompanies report