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Metanephrines, Random Urine

Container Type = Random Urine

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Includes:  Metanephrine, Normetanephrine, and Creatinine

Test ID   LAB5107
EPIC ORDER
  METANEPHRINES, RANDOM URINE
CPT Code(s)   83835, 82570
Group/Individual Test   Group
Laboratory   Core Referral Testing
Tube Station   30
Specimen Routine: 10 mL random urine; See comment
  Micro: 3 mL random urine; See comment
Availability Routine: Reference Laboratory - Mayo Clinic Laboratories
Turnaround Time   5-7 days
Reference Range Normal: See separate report
Comments  

Tricyclic antidepressants and labetalol and sotalol (beta blockers) may elevate levels of metanephrines. If clinically feasible, these medications should be discontinued at least 1 week before collection.

Patient should refrain from cold medicines, nose drops, and nasal sprays for at least 48 hours prior to test. Tricyclic antidepressants and labetalol and sotalol (beta blockers) may elevate levels of metanephrines. If clinically feasible these medications should be discontinued at least 1 week before collection.

Reviewed by J. Carr on December 17, 2025

UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514