Metanephrines, Fractionated, Plasma

Test Name

Metanephrines, Fractionated, Plasma

Alternate Description

Metanephrines, Fractionated Free

LIS Code

PMETF

Lab Section

Specimen Processing Area

Fluid Type

Plasma

Test Includes

Normetanephrine and Metanephrine, Free

Specimen Tube Type Transport

1 mL EDTA plasma in a plastic vial

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

Additional Test Information

Centrifuge, separate plasma and freeze.