Metanephrines, Fractionated, Plasma

Test Name

Alternate Description

Metanephrines, Fractionated Free

LIS Code

METP

Lab Section

Specimen Processing Area

Fluid Type

Plasma

Test Includes

Normetanephrine and Metanephrine, Free

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Lavender Top Tube

Container Whole Blood Required

2 mL whole blood in a lavender top (EDTA) tube

Summary Test Name

Metanephrines, Fractionated, Plasma

Minimum Volume

0.3 ml plasma

Specimen Preparation In House

Centrifuge, separate plasma and freeze.

Reference Value

Accompanies report