24 Hours Urinary Vanillyl Mandelic Acid (VMA)
Quick Summary
24 Hours Urinary Vanillyl Mandelic Acid (VMA) Price AED 350, Sample 50 mL (10 mL min.) aliquot of 24 hour Urine. Collect urine with appropriate volume of 50% HCl to maintain pH between 1-2. Do not use concentrated HCl. Record 24 hour volume on test request form and urine container. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Patient should strictly avoid Theophylline, chocolate, vanilla, banana, alcoholic beverages, tea/coffee, tobacco and strenuous exercise at leas 72 hrs before and during specimen collection., Results in 10 - 12 Days. Home collection available.
Test Overview
Result Time
10 - 12 Days
Sample Type
50 mL (10 mL min.) aliquot of 24 hour Urine. Collect urine with appropriate volume of 50% HCl to maintain pH between 1-2. Do not use concentrated HCl. Record 24 hour volume on test request form and urine container. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Patient should strictly avoid Theophylline, chocolate, vanilla, banana, alcoholic beverages, tea/coffee, tobacco and strenuous exercise at leas 72 hrs before and during specimen collection.
Category
General
How to Prepare
Why You Need This Test
Clinical Significance
At a Glance
Quick Facts
- • Price AED 350
- • Sample 50 mL (10 mL min.) aliquot of 24 hour Urine. Collect urine with appropriate volume of 50% HCl to maintain pH between 1-2. Do not use concentrated HCl. Record 24 hour volume on test request form and urine container. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Patient should strictly avoid Theophylline, chocolate, vanilla, banana, alcoholic beverages, tea/coffee, tobacco and strenuous exercise at leas 72 hrs before and during specimen collection.
- • Results in 10 - 12 Days
- • Fasting Not required
What It Measures
The 24 Hours Urinary Vanillyl Mandelic Acid (VMA) test measures various health markers related to catecholamine metaboli...
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this test measure?
This test measures the levels of vanillyl mandelic acid in the urine, which is a metabolite of catecholamines. Elevated levels may indicate conditions such as tumors that produce catecholamines.
Who should take this test?
Individuals with symptoms such as unexplained hypertension, palpitations, or those suspected of having neuroblastoma or pheochromocytoma should consider this test. It is also used for routine screening in at-risk populations.
How do I prepare for this test?
Preparation involves collecting a 50 mL (10 mL min.) aliquot of 24-hour urine and adding 50% HCl to maintain the pH. Avoid certain foods and substances like Theophylline, chocolate, and alcohol for at least 72 hours prior to collection.
What do the results mean?
Results indicating elevated vanillyl mandelic acid levels may suggest the presence of tumors that produce catecholamines. Normal levels typically indicate no significant abnormalities.
How long until I get my results?
Results are typically available within 10 to 12 days. They will be delivered through the specified communication method outlined during the test request.
