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Test Code UHVA24 Homovanillic Acid, Urine

Important Note

Testing performed at Pathology Laboratory in Des Moines, IA

Additional Codes

 Test ID

UHVA24

EPIC Test ID

LAB2114

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube Type: 

24 hour urine collection jug

Collection Information: 

Urine must be refrigerated during collection.

Specimen Volume

Entire specimen.

Minimum Sample Volume: 

A refrigerated urine cup with at least 20 ml is preferred if the whole jug is not sent.

Random samples accepted for pediatric patients.

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated Stability: 

7 days

Frozen Stability: 

14 days

Report Availability

Performed: 

Monday - Friday

Analytical Time: 

1-3 days

Methodology

High Performance Liquid Chromatography