Catecholamines, 24 Hours Urine in Sanand
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Pre Instructions
Discard the first urine passed in the morning. Note down the exact time (i.e. 7:00 am). From this time onwards collect all subsequent urine samples in the container provided. Collection should be continued till same time the next day (i.e. last void at 7:00 am next day). The patient should return the 24 hours urine sample containers within 1 hour to the pathology department. Avoid vigorous exercise and stressful situations before test. Avoid Coffee, tea, banana, citrus food before 72 hours of test.
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Age Group 05-90 years
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FAQ
How do I get ready for the Catecholamine 24 hr Urine Test?
There is no such preparation needed for this test, but you should avoid a few things while going for the test like citrus fruits, bananas, coffee, tea, walnuts, vanilla, chocolate, liquorice, tobacco consumption and any allergy medicines. Make sure you inform your doctor about all the medications you are taking.
How is the sample collected for Testing?
You have to avoid 1st urine sample, collect from 2nd urine sample until 2nd day 1st urine sample.
What do high and low levels of Catecholamines indicate?
High levels of catecholamine indicate:
- Anxiety
- Tumours are both cancerous and non-cancerous.
- Stress
- Hypoglycemia
- Baroreflex failure.
Low levels of catecholamine indicate:
- Abnormalities in the pituitary gland and adrenal glands.
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What makes Sterling Accuris a better pathology lab than others?
For us, precision care, safe sample collection, timely delivery of reports, and precise reporting of patient results while adhering to health and safety precautions are the cornerstone of our success.
Do you provide home visit/collection service?
Yes. We do provide home collection services at your doorstep.
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How long does it take to receive test results?
Though most tests are completed and reported within about 24 hours of receiving the sample for testing, certain tests take several days to weeks.
Your soft copy will be sent on registered email id and Whatsapp. Also, you will receive SMS with link to download your report. Also, your report is available on our website / app.
To know the status of the report, you can call our customer care team on 812 813 0000.
Is there any preparation or precautions for patient before tests or body checkup?
Fasting maybe required in case of a few tests to ensure accurate results.
In general, it is also advisable to abstain from alcohol and heavy diet at least for 24 hours before any health test. You can see the requirement for each test on the product page on our website / app.
Catecholamines 24 hr urine Test in Sanand
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Sterling Accuris Diagnostics offers Catecholamines 24 hr Urine Test in Sanand to measure levels of catecholamine hormones in the urine sample
Overview of Catecholamine 24 hr Urine Test
Catecholamine are proteins that are moving signals in our brains and body. They comprise of following:
- Norepinephrine
- Epinephrine
- Dopamine
These are produced by adrenal glands in response to the “fight or flight” and thereby regulate a combination of body responses like blood pressure,heart rate, muscle strength, sugar and lipid metabolism and lowered blood flow to the skin.
Why and When is a Catecholamine 24 hr Urine Test done?
Doctors generally recommend a Catecholamine 24 hr Urine test to observe the improvement of the treatment and for diagnosis of pheochromocytoma, paragangliomas and neuroblastoma. It is recommended if an individual complaint about the emergence of the following symptoms:
Symptoms for pheochromocytoma are
- Fast Heartbeat
- Increased sweating
- On and off high blood pressure
- Sudden weight loss
- Over anxiousness
- On and off headaches for a long period
Symptoms for neuroblastoma are
- Back, bone, chest and abdominal pain
- Bloated abdomen or any abdominal mass
- Wheezing
- Increased heartbeat
- Swollen legs
- Diarrhoea
- Painless blue clots under the skin
- bulged eyeballs
- Sudden weight loss
Therefore, if your doctor suggests then don't wait and get a Catecholamine 24 hr Urine test at Sterling Accuris diagnostics in Sanand for the most accurate and reliable results.
Catecholamine 24 Urine Test: Main Highlights
- Instructions: No specific instructions are needed, just inform your doctor about all the medications you are taking.
- Recommended Age: All age group
- Sample type for test: 24 hr Urine sample
Understanding how to interpret Catecholamine 24 hr Urine Test report
Below are the reference ranges to interpret the test results.
| Age Group | Norepinephrine | Epinephrine | Dopamine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 0-10 mcg/24 hours | 0-2.5 mcg/24 hours | 0-85 mcg/24 hours |
| 1 Year | 1-17 mcg/24 hours | 0-3.5 mcg/24 hours | 10-140 mcg/24 hours |
| 2 – 3 Year | 4-29 mcg/24 hours | 0-6 mcg/24 hours | 40-260 mcg/24 hours |
| 4 – 6 Year | 8-45 mcg/24 hours | 0.2-10 mcg/24 hours | 65-400 mcg/24 hours |
| 7 – 9 Year | 13-65 mcg/24 hours | 0.5-20 mcg/24 hours | |
| 10 Years or elder | 15-80 mcg/24 hours | 0-20 mcg/24 hours |
There is a high chance of false positive results if you don't have any symptoms
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