Metanephrines are metabolites of catecholamines and their elevated levels can indicate the presence of neuroendocrine tumors like pheochromocytomas or paragangliomas.
The 24 Hrs Urine Metanephrine test is a diagnostic procedure designed to measure the levels of metanephrines specifically, fractionated metanephrines in a 24-hour urine sample. Metanephrines are metabolites of catecholamines (such as adrenaline and noradrenaline) and their elevated levels can indicate the presence of neuroendocrine tumors like pheochromocytomas or paragangliomas.
1] Diagnosis of Neuroendocrine Tumors: Elevated levels of metanephrines in the urine can help diagnose tumors that secrete excess catecholamines.
2] Monitoring Tumor Activity: For patients already diagnosed with neuroendocrine tumors, this test helps monitor tumor activity and response to treatment.
3] Evaluating Symptoms: It assists in evaluating symptoms such as high blood pressure, sweating, and palpitations that might be related to catecholamine-secreting tumors.
1] Detailed Instructions: We offer comprehensive instructions for collecting the 24-hour urine sample to ensure accuracy.
2] Support and Assistance: Our staff is available to answer any questions you may have during the sample collection period.
3] Prompt Results: We ensure that your results are processed quickly and accurately, allowing for timely medical consultations and treatment planning.
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It helps diagnose conditions such as pheochromocytoma (a rare tumor of the adrenal glands that produces excess catecholamines) and other adrenal-related disorders, such as paragangliomas. Elevated levels of metanephrines in urine suggest abnormal catecholamine production, often due to these tumors.
The 24-hour urine metanephrine test measures the levels of metanephrines, which are byproducts of the breakdown of catecholamines (adrenaline and noradrenaline), in the urine. This test is used to diagnose pheochromocytoma and other adrenal gland disorders that affect the production of catecholamines.
During the 24-hour collection period, avoid foods, beverages, and medications that can interfere with the test, such as caffeine, alcohol, and certain medications that may affect catecholamine levels. Your doctor will provide specific guidelines to follow before and during the test.
The test involves collecting all urine produced over a 24-hour period. You will be asked to start by discarding the first urine sample in the morning and then collecting every subsequent sample for the next 24 hours. The collected urine is sent to a lab where the metanephrine levels are measured.
