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Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of pheochromocytoma include elevated [[catecholamines]] and [[metanephrine]] levels. | Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of pheochromocytoma include elevated [[catecholamines]] and [[metanephrine]] levels. | ||
==Laboratory Findings== | ==Laboratory Findings== | ||
Diagnostic lab findings | Diagnostic lab findings associated with pheochromocytoma include: | ||
* Elevated plasma and urinary [[catecholamine]]s and [[metanephrine]]s | * Elevated plasma and urinary [[catecholamine]]s and [[metanephrine]]s | ||
* Elevated urinary [[vanillyl mandelic acid]] | * Elevated urinary [[vanillyl mandelic acid]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist|2}} | {{Reflist|2}} | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmad Al Maradni, M.D. [2]
Overview
Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of pheochromocytoma include elevated catecholamines and metanephrine levels.
Laboratory Findings
Diagnostic lab findings associated with pheochromocytoma include:
- Elevated plasma and urinary catecholamines and metanephrines
- Elevated urinary vanillyl mandelic acid