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HelpTest Code METRN Metanephrines, Fractionated, Random, Urine
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation:
1. For at least 48 hours prior to test, patient should avoid use of cold medicines, nose drops, and nasal sprays.
2. Patients taking tricyclic antidepressants and labetalol and sotalol (beta blockers) may have falsely elevated levels of metanephrines. If medically feasible, for at least 1 week before specimen collection, the patient should not take these medications.
Supplies: Urine Tubes, 10 mL (T068)
Collection Container/Tube: Clean, plastic urine collection container
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic, 10 mL urine tube
Specimen Volume: 10 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect a random urine specimen.
2. No preservative.
Useful For
A second-order screening test for the presumptive diagnosis of pheochromocytoma in patients with non-episodic hypertension
Confirming positive plasma metanephrine results in patients with non-episodic hypertension
Profile Information
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| METAU | Metanephrines, Fractionated, U | No | Yes |
| CRETR | Creatinine, Random, U | Yes, (Order RCTUR) | Yes |
Method Name
METAU: Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
CRETR: Enzymatic Colorimetric Assay
Reporting Name
Metanephrines, Fract., Random, USpecimen Type
UrineSpecimen Minimum Volume
3 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days | |
| Frozen | 28 days | ||
| Ambient | 14 days |
Reject Due To
All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.Reference Values
METANEPHRINE/CREATININE
Normotensives
0-2 years: 82-418 mcg/g creatinine
3-8 years: 65-332 mcg/g creatinine
9-12 years: 41-209 mcg/g creatinine
13-17 years: 30-154 mcg/g creatinine
≥18 years: 29-158 mcg/g creatinine
NORMETANEPHRINE/CREATININE
Males
Normotensives
0-2 years: 121-946 mcg/g creatinine
3-8 years: 92-718 mcg/g creatinine
9-12 years: 53-413 mcg/g creatinine
13-17 years: 37-286 mcg/g creatinine
18-29 years: 53-190 mcg/g creatinine
30-39 years: 60-216 mcg/g creatinine
40-49 years: 69-247 mcg/g creatinine
50-59 years: 78-282 mcg/g creatinine
60-69 years: 89-322 mcg/g creatinine
≥70 years: 102-367 mcg/g creatinine
Females
Normotensives
0-2 years: 121-946 mcg/g creatinine
3-8 years: 92-718 mcg/g creatinine
9-12 years: 53-413 mcg/g creatinine
13-17 years: 37-286 mcg/g creatinine
18-29 years: 81-330 mcg/g creatinine
30-39 years: 93-379 mcg/g creatinine
40-49 years: 107-436 mcg/g creatinine
50-59 years: 122-500 mcg/g creatinine
60-69 years: 141-574 mcg/g creatinine
≥70 years: 161-659 mcg/g creatinine
TOTAL METANEPHRINE/CREATININE
Males
Normotensives
0-2 years: 241-1,272 mcg/g creatinine
3-8 years: 186-980 mcg/g creatinine
9-12 years: 110-582 mcg/g creatinine
13-17 years: 78-412 mcg/g creatinine
18-29 years: 96-286 mcg/g creatinine
30-39 years: 106-316 mcg/g creatinine
40-49 years: 117-349 mcg/g creatinine
50-59 years: 130-386 mcg/g creatinine
60-69 years: 143-427 mcg/g creatinine
≥70 years: 159-472 mcg/g creatinine
Females
Normotensives
0-2 years: 241-1,272 mcg/g creatinine
3-8 years: 186-980 mcg/g creatinine
9-12 years: 110-582 mcg/g creatinine
13-17 years: 78-412 mcg/g creatinine
18-29 years: 131-467 mcg/g creatinine
30-39 years: 147-523 mcg/g creatinine
40-49 years: 164-585 mcg/g creatinine
50-59 years: 184-655 mcg/g creatinine
60-69 years: 206-733 mcg/g creatinine
≥70 years: 230-821 mcg/g creatinine
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
3 to 5 daysTest Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
83835
82570
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| METRN | Metanephrines, Fract., Random, U | 68317-7 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 21546 | Metanephrine/Creatinine | 9645-3 |
| CRETR | Creatinine, Random, U | 2161-8 |
| 21547 | Normetanephrine/Creatinine | 13783-6 |
| 21548 | Total Metanephrine/Creatinine | 13771-1 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Oncology Test Request (T729) with the specimen.