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MCL Laboratory specimen collection and test information
Lavender Top
Catecholamines plasma
4mL each
Alternative name(s) Adrenalin Plasma Dopamine Plasma Epinephrine Plasma Noradrenaline Plasma Norepinephrine Plasma Plasma Catecholamines

Lab section Send Outs    
When performed Monday-Friday 0630h-1430h    
When reported
 Monday-Friday    
   
Sunquest code:
 JCATPB
EPIC Code:
 CATECHOLAMINES, FRACTIONATED, PLASMA
   
Important notes: Submit two lavender or green top tubes with 4 mL each.
Rejection criteria: Requires consult. Submit consult form with patient history, physician name and beeper number.
Transportation notes:
Specimen preparation: Separate plasma and freeze.

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Last revised 11/14/2012