Metanephrine and catecholamine levels, URINE: Sensitivity and Specificity
Introduction:
None written. Excerpt from the entry in Pheochromocytoma:
Measurement of fractionated metanephrines and catecholamines in 24-hour urine collection
Measurement of fractionated metanephrines and catecholamines in 24-hour urine collection
Note: TCA's and other psychoactive drugs may interfere with test results
Note: Won't be positive for a dopamine excreting tumor
Associated Diagnoses:
98% sensitive, 98% specific