VMA RN U
Vanillylmandelic Acid, Random Urine
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3446
Synonyms:
VMA Random Urine
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Patient Preparation:
The patient should avoid salicylates, caffeine, phenothiazine, and antihypertension agents. Also coffee, tea, chocolate, fruit (especially bananas and any vanilla-containing substances) for 72 hours prior to collection.
Container Type:
Plastic urine container
Specimen Type:
Urine
Preferred Volume:
10 mL
Minimum Volume:
1 mL
Collection Procedure:
10 mL aliquot from random urine collection, no preservative
Specimen Processing:
If the specimen is to be stored for longer than seven days before analysis, use a random urine transport tube.
Store and Transport:
Room temperature
Stability:
Frozen - 14 days
Refrigerated - 14 days
Room temperature - 7 days
CPT Codes:
84585 - VMA Random Urine (EAP 30040420)
82570 - VMA Creatinine Urine (EAP 30040419)
Method:
Liquid chromatography/tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS-MS)