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HVA and VMA (Random Urine)

Alias: homovanillate acid, vanillylmandelic acid (VMA)

Discipline: Clinical Chemistry

Test information: Diagnosis and monitoring of neuroblastoma.

Specimen Type(s)
  • Urine;
Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)
N/A
Specimen Container - Adult
  • Plain Universal / Yellow Top Monovette;
Specimen Container - Paediatric
  • Plain Universal;
Analytes
  • N/A;
Part of a test profile?
No
Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory
2ml
Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport
Avoid collecting samples at times of major stress (e.g. the immediate post-operative period).
Maximum add on time
N/A
Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation
Please see the report.
UKAS number
8989
UKAS accredited test?
Yes
Comments
N/A

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Last updated: 02-01-2024