Vanillymandelic Acid Random Urine

Test Name

Vanillymandelic Acid Random Urine

LIS Code

RVMA

Lab Section

Specimen Processing Area

Fluid Type

Urine

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Urine Specimen Container with no preservative

Summary Test Name

Vanillymandelic Acid Random Urine

Minimum Volume

5 ml urine

Specimen Transport

Refrigerate

Specimen Preparation In House

Acidify urine to a pH of <3.0 with 6 N HCL. Refrigerate until shipped

Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats

Set up days - Monday-Friday morning. Report available in 2 days.

Additional Test Information

It is preferable for the patient to be off medications for 3 days before specimen collection. However, common hypertensive's (diuretics, ACE inhibitors, calcium channel blockers, alpha and beta blockers) cause minimal or no interference. Patient should avoid alcohol, coffee, tea, tobacco (including the nicotine patch), bananas, citrus fruits and strenuous exercise before collection.