Urinary Biogenic Amines - Random


Test Name
Urinary Biogenic Amines - Random
Test Code
UBA-UCAR
Specimen Type

Random urine.  See special requirements below

Minimum Volume
3 mL
Preferred Volume
5 mL
Comments

UBA inlcudes assay of Noradrenaline, Adrenaline, Dopamine, Homovanillic Acid (HVA) and Hydroxy Indole Acetic Acid (HIAA).

Special Requirements: Patient should avoid ingestion of bananas 24 hrs prior to commencement of urine collection.

Lab Notes: Must be acidified within 2hr of collection with 6M HCl. refer to SR-W-012 or SR-P-007.

As of 24/03/15:Foward the whole acidified sample to Complex Biochemistry, a minimum of 4mL is preferred. Complex will return specimen to Biochemistry to perform the Creatinine.

Assay Performed
Complex Biochemistry
RCH
9345 4200
Laboratory Hours: 0830 - 1700 Monday to Friday, (excluding Pub Hol)
After Hours: Week end / Pub Hol - Scientist on call 0800 to 2000hr
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Assay Frequency

Weekly Tuesday -  result by Friday.

See Also
Urine Biogenic Amines (24hr)