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 | Vanillymandelic Acid, 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 Interfere with Catecholamines and Their Metabolites Include Amphetamines and Amphetamine-Like Compounds, Appetite Suppressants, Bromocriptine, Buspirone, Caffeine, Chlorpromazine, Clonidine, Disulfiram, Diuretics (In Doses Sufficient to Deplete Sodium), Epinephrine, Glucagon, Guanethidine, Histamine, Hydrazine Derivatives, Imipramine, Levodopa (L-Dopa, Sinemet), Lithium, Mao Inhibitors, Melatonin, Methyldopa (Aldomet), Morphine, Nitroglycerine, Nose Drops, Propafenone (Rythmol), Radiographic Agents, Rauwolfia Alkaloids (Reserpine), Tricyclic Antidepressants, and Vasodilators. the Effects of Some Drugs On Catecholamine Metabolite Results May Not be Predictable. |
| Container Type | Urine Collection Container |
| Volume | 2 ML Urine |
| TransportTemperature | Frozen |
| SpecimenStability | Unacceptable Room Temperature; 1 Week Refrigerated; 2 Weeks Frozen |
| RejectionCriteria | Room Temperature Samples |
Test Directory
| Panel |
| Vanillymandelic Acid, 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 Interfere with Catecholamines and Their Metabolites Include Amphetamines and Amphetamine-Like Compounds, Appetite Suppressants, Bromocriptine, Buspirone, Caffeine, Chlorpromazine, Clonidine, Disulfiram, Diuretics (In Doses Sufficient to Deplete Sodium), Epinephrine, Glucagon, Guanethidine, Histamine, Hydrazine Derivatives, Imipramine, Levodopa (L-Dopa, Sinemet), Lithium, Mao Inhibitors, Melatonin, Methyldopa (Aldomet), Morphine, Nitroglycerine, Nose Drops, Propafenone (Rythmol), Radiographic Agents, Rauwolfia Alkaloids (Reserpine), Tricyclic Antidepressants, and Vasodilators. the Effects of Some Drugs On Catecholamine Metabolite Results May Not be Predictable. |
| Container Type |
| Urine Collection Container |
| Volume |
| 2 ML Urine |
| TransportTemperature |
| Frozen |
| SpecimenStability |
| Unacceptable Room Temperature; 1 Week Refrigerated; 2 Weeks Frozen |
| RejectionCriteria |
| Room Temperature Samples |
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.