Chemistry Testing
Advanta Genetics offers chemistry and hematology testing with fast turn-around-times and local courier services. We provide rapid, accurate analysis of various metabolic and hematological parameters that are vital for treatment decisions.
Test Directory
For any test not listed please call 903 805-9955 for collection instructions
| Panel | Catecholamines, Urine |
| Preferred Specimen | 24 Hour Urine Refrigerated During Collection. Record Total Volume. Transfer 10 ML from a Well-Mixed 24 Hr Collection to a Plastic Aliquot Tube. Freeze. When Multiple Tests are Ordered, Submit Separate Sample for this Test. If Possible, patient should Abstain from Medications for 72 hours prior to Collection. Medications That May Physiologically Interfere with Catecholamines and Metabolites Include Amphetamines and Amphetamine-Like Compounds, Appetite Suppressants, Bromocriptine, Buspirone, Caffeine, Carbidopa-Levodopa (Sinemet), Clonidine, Dexamethasone, Diuretics (In Doses Sufficient to Deplete Sodium), Ethanol, Isoproterenol, Methyldopa (Aldomet), Mao Inhibitors, Nicotine, Nose Drops, Propafenone (Rythmol), Reserpine, Theophylline, Tricyclic Antidepressants, and Vasodilators. the Effects of Some Drugs On Catecholamine Results May Not be Predictable. |
| Container Type | Urine Collection Container |
| Volume | 3 ML Urine |
| TransportTemperature | Frozen |
| SpecimenStability | Unacceptable Room Temperature; 1 Week Refrigerated; Undefined Frozen |
| RejectionCriteria | Room Temperature Samples Samples Preserved With Boric Acid Samples Preserved With Acetic Acid Samples With Ph Greater Than 7 Or Less Than 2 |
Test Directory
| Panel |
| Catecholamines, Urine |
| Preferred Specimen |
| 24 Hour Urine Refrigerated During Collection. Record Total Volume. Transfer 10 ML from a Well-Mixed 24 Hr Collection to a Plastic Aliquot Tube. Freeze. When Multiple Tests are Ordered, Submit Separate Sample for this Test. If Possible, patient should Abstain from Medications for 72 hours prior to Collection. Medications That May Physiologically Interfere with Catecholamines and Metabolites Include Amphetamines and Amphetamine-Like Compounds, Appetite Suppressants, Bromocriptine, Buspirone, Caffeine, Carbidopa-Levodopa (Sinemet), Clonidine, Dexamethasone, Diuretics (In Doses Sufficient to Deplete Sodium), Ethanol, Isoproterenol, Methyldopa (Aldomet), Mao Inhibitors, Nicotine, Nose Drops, Propafenone (Rythmol), Reserpine, Theophylline, Tricyclic Antidepressants, and Vasodilators. the Effects of Some Drugs On Catecholamine Results May Not be Predictable. |
| Container Type |
| Urine Collection Container |
| Volume |
| 3 ML Urine |
| TransportTemperature |
| Frozen |
| SpecimenStability |
| Unacceptable Room Temperature; 1 Week Refrigerated; Undefined Frozen |
| RejectionCriteria |
| Room Temperature Samples Samples Preserved With Boric Acid Samples Preserved With Acetic Acid Samples With Ph Greater Than 7 Or Less Than 2 |
For any test not listed please call 903 805-9955
for collection instructions
Ordering Options
- Chemistry Panel
Turnaround Time
≤ 24 hours *Cost
Please call for detailsResources
* Turnaround time starts when sample is received at the laboratory.