Test Information:
Vanilmandelic acid is the main end product of catecholamines metabolism and is excreted in urine. Its measurement reflects the total production of adrenaline and noradrenaline in the body. It aids in the diagnosis and monitoring of neuroblastoma.
Specimen Container:
24 Hour Urine Container (Plain)
Specimen Type:
24 Hour Urine
Required Volume:
10 mL
Patient Preparation:
- At the start of the collection, empty your bladder and discard the first urine.
- Collect all urine passed over the next 24 hours.
- Record the start and end date and time of the collection.
- Keep the urine container refrigerated or stored in an ice chest throughout the collection period.
Notes:
- Specimen must be collected in amber colored urine container.
- For aliquoted sample, please indicate total volume in mL and specific gravity, date and time of start and end of collection.
- For females, urine can be collected in a separate clean container and then carefully poured into the 24‑hour urine collection container.
Storage & Stability
(Before Processing)
- Storage: 2 to 8°C
Stability: 5 days - Storage: -20°C
Stability: 1 month
Transport Temperature:
Ref (2˚C – 8˚C)
Test Category:
Batch
Test Schedule:
Specimen receiving CUT-OFF:
Wednesday, 0700H.
All specimen received beyond cut-off will be included in the next batch processing.
Results Availability:
Thursday at 1200H