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Test Code Quest 314 Catecholamines, Fractionated

Additional Codes

Cerner Order code: Catechol, Fr

Specimen Type

Blood

Minimum Volume

4.0 mL

Container

Dark Green-Sodium Heparin
Frozen

Special Handling

Draw specimen in pre-chilled tube, place on ice.
Centrifuge 20 minutes 1000xg.
Plasma must be free of RBC’s.
Overnight Fasting is required.
Patient should be relexed in either a supine or upright position before blood is drawn.

 

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