Vanillymandelic acid, Urine
Test Identifier Information | |||||||||||||||
| Registration Code | CATU | ||||||||||||||
| Method | Solvent extraction, reacted with colour reagent | ||||||||||||||
| Diagnostic Use / Indications | Only performed on Children < 15 years old | ||||||||||||||
| External Price | $43.58(Exclusive of GST) | ||||||||||||||
Specimen Collection | |||||||||||||||
| Pre-Testing Requirements |
Avoid vanilla containing foods for 3 days | ||||||||||||||
| Patient Specimen | Children random or 6 hr urine | ||||||||||||||
| Paediatric Specimen | 5 mL urine | ||||||||||||||
| Sample Delivery to Lab | Ambient | ||||||||||||||
Instructions for Referral to CHLabs | |||||||||||||||
| Aliquot Instructions | 5 mL urine (laboratory to pH 1.5 - 3.5 on receipt) Fridge Notify Specilist Lab on receipt, if marked urgent | ||||||||||||||
| Aliquot Transport to CHL | Ambient | ||||||||||||||
CHLabs Laboratory | |||||||||||||||
| Department | Biochemistry - Lipids, Trace Metals | ||||||||||||||
| Contact Details |
Email
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| Contact Phone Number | 03 364 0332 | ||||||||||||||
| Test Availability | Batched weekly - urgent testing by arrangement | ||||||||||||||
| Turnaround Time | 1 - 10 days | ||||||||||||||
| Interpretation |
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| Additional Information | VMA is assayed on samples only from children, when a diagnosis of pheochromocytoma and neuroblastoma is suspected. | ||||||||||||||
| Delphic Number Test Number | 3464 |
