:Normal range
Urine 24hrs: up to 1.0 mg/24hr*
Plasma: £ 0.3 nmol/L*
Comment: Measurement of metanephrines in urine or plasma is one of the most effective biochemical approaches to the diagnosis of a catecholamine – secreting neoplasm. Chemical testing is indicated for postoperative follow up
Sample: 24 hr urine, heparin or EDTA plasma
Amniocentesis- Comment: Detects chromosomal aberration in fetus. Performed between 15-17 weeks of gestation Sample: Sterile plain…
See Fat in stool, Sudan III
Normal range: Negative Comment: Identify GI bleeding, especially from occult neoplasm. False positive results may follow…
:Normal range Colour : colourless Appearance : clear Glucose : 45-80 mg/dl Protein : 15-45 mg/dl…
Normal range: Negative Comment: Causing meningitis, shunt infection, brain abscess, acute sexually disease, gastrointestinal disease Sample:…
Normal range: Negative Comment: IgM- Ab indicates acute infection Sample: serum