83150 Assay of homovanillic acid
Pathology & Lab
Also known as: homovanillic acid assay, HVA level
Quantitative measurement of homovanillic acid (dopamine metabolite) in plasma, urine, or cerebrospinal fluid using chromatography methods.
Clinical Context
Evaluation of neuroendocrine tumors, particularly neuroblastoma and pheochromocytoma, in pediatric and oncology settings. Elevated HVA indicates neuroectodermal tumor activity.
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