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Catecholamines in urine

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Test Catecholamines in urine
Indication hypertension, hyperglycemia, weight loss, glycosuria.
Physiology This is secreated by adrenal medulla and in case of tumors it secreates more. 24 hours urine sample is required.
Normal Range 50micrograms in 24 hours urine sample
Interpretation Elevated levels are seen in pheochromocytoma characterised by cancer of adrenal medullary glands. Increased levels also indicate functional paraganglioma characterised by cancer of symphatetic paragnalian cells.
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Member Comments ( 2 )
Is there any alternative test for KB ?? please reply its urgent
(Posted by munzir, India Date : 12/7/2011 )
In india where it performed.. I contact most possible each and every lab they dont performed this test.. is there any alternative test of KB..??
(Posted by munzir, India Date : 12/6/2011 )