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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 gelLithium heparin no gel
Collection Instructions:
Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab
Minimum Adult Volume:
2 mL
Frequency:
As required
Laboratory Use Only
Storage Instructions:

Spin,separate and freeze plasma.

Transport Instructions:

Transport sample frozen.

Laboratory Notes:

Please order PMET for plasma metanephrines, unless the requesting doctor has spoken to the Chemical Pathologist about plasma catecholamine testing.