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PLEASE NOTE: Recent changes have been made to this Test

Recent changes for Plasma Catecholamines

Recent changes for Plasma Catecholamines
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
17th November 2025	External Laboratory	Austin Pathology

Plasma Catecholamines

Ordering information:

Plasma catecholamines are not routine in the investigation/follow up of phaechromocytoma or paraganglioma. The should only be requested by radiology when localising adrenal catachol secreting tumours through their venous drainage. Use plasma metanephrines with Vannilo-mandelic acid (preferred) or 24 hour urine catecholamines for screening for Phaeochromocytoma.

Please contact Chemical Pathologist

Alternate names:

Plasma Adrenaline, Plasma Dopamine, Plasma Noradrenaline

Laboratory:

Referred Test

Test Code:

BMISC

Specimen types:

Plasma

Container types:

Lithium heparin no gel

Collection Instructions:

Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab

Minimum Adult Volume:

2 mL

Frequency:

As required

Laboratory Use Only

Accessing Results

EMR: Pathology results are available via EMR.

Auscare: If EMR is unavailable, results can be accessed through Auscare. Don’t have an Auscare login? Complete the Auscare User Form.

To access Auscare, see instructions.

Forms & Collection Guides

Consent Form – Non-Medicare Tests
For tests not covered by Medicare. Download Form

Pathology Request Form
Printable referral form for submitting pathology requests. Download Form.

Microbiology Swab Collection Guide
Step-by-step instructions for correct swab collection. Download Guide.

Preferred Order of Draw
Instructions to ensure accurate blood collection and results. View Instructions

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