Also Known As:
Metanephrine [Plasma]
The Metanephrine [Plasma] test is carefully performed at our center to ensure precise and reliable results. A plasma metanephrine test, also known as PMET, measures the the concentration of metanephrine and normetanephrine in your bloodstream to help diagnose conditions of the adrenal gland. The adrenal glands produce hormones like adrenaline and noradrenaline, which are broken down into metanephrines.
Includes 1 Test Parameters
Test Preparation:
Overnight fasting is mandatory. Collect specimen with patient in supine position after minimum 30 minutes of rest. Immerse specimen immediately in ice water. Separate plasma within 30 minutes and transfer into sterile screw capped vial. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Patient should strictly avoid drugs like Labetalol, Sotalol, Acetaminophen, Methyldopa, Antidepressants and agents like Ephedrine, Amphetamine, Nicotine and Caffeine etc. Avoid foods like banana, pineapple, nuts and cereals etc. at least 72 hours prior to sample collection.
Reporting TAT:
24 Hours