Test Details
Mnemonic
CATFP
Ordering Code
3700210
CPT-4 Code(s)
82384
Specimen Information
Patient Preparation
Patients should be relaxed in either a supine or upright position before blood is drawn. States of anxiety and stress can cause fluctuations in the catecholamine levels. Draw specimen in a pre-chilled green-top vacutainer. Patient should avoid alcohol, coffee, tea, tobacco and strenuous exercise prior to collection. Overnight fasting is required.
Collect
Green sodium heparin (pre-chilled)
Specimen Preparation
After drawing specimen, place green sodium heparin tube in ice bath.
Centrifuge for 20 minutes 1000 x G. The plasma must be free of red blood cells. Send 2.0 mL
plasma frozen in a screw capped plastic vial. CRITICAL FROZEN.
Centrifuge for 20 minutes 1000 x G. The plasma must be free of red blood cells. Send 2.0 mL
plasma frozen in a screw capped plastic vial. CRITICAL FROZEN.
Alternate Specimen
Lavender: EDTA
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Transport Temperature
CRITICAL FROZEN
Rejection Criteria
Specimen received not frozen.
Stability
Room temperature: 6 hours
Refrigerated: 6 hours
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 6 hours
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
Reference Range
See report
Performing Laboratory
Quest SJC
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes