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Test Description
Measures the concentration of metanephrine and normetanephrine in your blood to aid in diagnosing pheochromocytomas, a type of adrenal gland tumour.
Indications of the Test:
Suspected cases of pheochromocytoma due to symptoms such as high blood pressure, rapid heart rate, excessive sweating, and other related signs.
Patient Preparation/Instructions:
No special diet or medication restrictions before taking this test; however, inform your healthcare provider if you have recently consumed any medications containing ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, phenylephrine, or similar ingredients.
Typical Reference Values:
Less than 0.9 nmol/L for normetanephrine and less than 0.5 nmol/L for metanephrine.
Turn Around Time:
Results are typically available within 3 business days after receiving the lab specimen at our facility.
How to Order for Urinary Metanephrines in Kenya
Click the ‘Order Test’ button and add it to the cart during checkout on our secure platform. Once ordered, we will provide detailed instructions about how to collect your blood sample and where to send it for testing.
Please note that while elevated metanephrine and normetanephrine levels suggest the presence of pheochromocytoma, further diagnostic steps might be required to confirm the diagnosis. False positives can occur, so additional testing may be necessary to rule out alternative causes of increased metanephrine and normetanephrine levels.
