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Preferred sample: 24 hr urine collection into a container PRE-ACIDIFIED with 1mol/L (5%) acetic acid. Obtain from Core Laboratory with collection kit (funnel and container). See Special Requirements
This test should not be used as a routine test - 24 hr Urinary Catecholamines is recommended for routine testing, according to the reference laboratory.
Special Requirements : Patient are requested to limit intake of tea, coffee or cathecolamine rich foods (e.g bananas, nuts) prior to an during collection.
LAB NOTES: 24 hour urine collections must be collected into a bottle that contains 1 mol/L (5%) acetic acid as a preservative. The volume of 1 mol/ L acetic acid to be added to the bottle depends on the age of the patient. See Document number SR-W-034 or SR-P-007 for volume of acid to be added to the container prior to collection.
Ensure all age / warning labels are attached to the container.
Ensure patient / carer understands risk associate with the acid - use interpreter services if required.
Test batched and run approximately twice weekly.