Please note:
The reference ranges may be method-dependent and therefore can only serve for orientation. The data on clinical indications, assessments and observations relate to important information for each laboratory test and does not purport to be complete. For further questions please contact our contact person.
(N), (U), (W) = Parameters marked as W (forwarding) will be analyzed by laboratories of the "Laborverbund für Medizinische Diagnostik", marked with U (Subcontract) examinations will be analyzed by other laboratories and, where appropriate, also charged. Parameters marked with N are not yet accredited.
Adrenaline, urine
Epinephrine
| Last update | 29.11.2009 |
| Name | Adrenaline, urine |
| Synonyms | Epinephrine |
| Categories | Catecholamines |
| Specimen requirements | 20 ml of 24h-urine collection, acidified |
| Collection instructions | please mention the collection volume and collection time if this differs from 24 h. Interfering drugs should be discontinued 1 week prior to collection, if possible. Approx. 3 day prior avoid coffee, tea, nicotine, bananas, cheese, nuts, chocolade and eggs. |
| Storage and transport | postage possible transport cooled (+2°C - +8°C) or deep frozen approx. -20°C) |
| Classification | EDMA: 12 06 90 13 00 |
| Methodology | RIA |
| Setup schedule and duration | daily tuesday - saturday |
| Reference ranges | < 20 µg/24h |
