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83835 Assay of metanephrines

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: metanephrines assay, plasma metanephrines

Quantitative measurement of metanephrines (normetanephrine and metanephrine) in plasma or urine using chromatography or mass spectrometry methods.

Clinical Context

Primary screening test for pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma. Plasma free metanephrines have highest sensitivity for catecholamine-secreting tumors.

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Specialties

PathologyEndocrinologyOncology

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