9017. Package # 306 (Catecholamines: epinephrine, norepinephrine, dopamine (plasma))
Number of tests: 3
Dopamine (plasma)
Norepinephrine (plasma)
Epinephrine (plasma)
Turnaround time (days): 3
3070 ₴
Description
Catecholamines are adrenal hormones that play a vital role in the functioning of the central and peripheral nervous systems and actively participate in the regulation of the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, and endocrine systems.
Measurement of catecholamines is widely used to diagnose pathological conditions of the sympathoadrenal system, adrenal cancer, and to identify the underlying cause of hypertension.
When and who needs the test?
- Diagnosis of pheochromocytoma.
- Differential diagnosis of arterial hypertension.
- Identification of dysfunctions of the sympathoadrenal system.
Biological material
- Venous blood
Preparing for a blood test
In order to exclude factors that may affect the test results, we recommend to follow the preparation rules:
- an important condition for laboratory tests is to take blood on an empty stomach.
- 6-12 hours before the test, you should avoid eating, drinking alcohol, smoking, and limit physical activity. Drinking...