Related Tests
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CRP (hsCRP), Cardio
More InfoUsed to assess the risk of cardiovascular disease.
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Hepatitis C Ab (HCV Ab)
More InfoHepatitis C Virus (HCV) is the major cause of hepatitis. The presence of anti-HCV indicates that a person may have been infected with HCV and might be capable of transmitting HCV infection.
*This test may exhibit interference when sample is collected from a person who is consuming a supplement with a high dose of biotin (also termed as vitamin B7 or B8, vitamin H, or coenzyme R). It is recommended that patient stops biotin consumption at least 72 hours prior to the collection of a sample.
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Catecholamines, Fractionated
More InfoThe measurement of circulating catecholamines is useful in the diagnosis of catecholamine secreting tumors associated with hypertension.
Components:
Epinephrine
Norepinephrine
Dopamine
Total Catechol (Nor + Epi)*Overnight fasting is required. Alcohol, coffee, tea, tobacco, and strenuous exercise should be avoided prior to collection. Walnuts, bananas, and α-methyldopa (Aldomet®) should be avoided for a week prior to sampling. Other drug interference may occur, including epinephrine and epinephrine-like drugs (eg, nosedrops, sinus and cough preparations, bronchodilators, appetite suppressants). Test is unreliable in subjects on levodopa or methenamine mandelate. Patient must be relaxed and not stressed