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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of pheochromocytoma include elevated [[catecholamines]] and [[metanephrine]] levels | |||
==Laboratory Findings== | ==Laboratory Findings== | ||
The diagnosis can be established by measuring [[catecholamine]]s and [[metanephrine]]s in plasma or through a 24-hour urine collection. | The diagnosis can be established by measuring [[catecholamine]]s and [[metanephrine]]s in plasma or through a 24-hour urine collection. Urinary [[vanillyl mandelic acid]] may be elevated. | ||
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Overview
Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of pheochromocytoma include elevated catecholamines and metanephrine levels
Laboratory Findings
The diagnosis can be established by measuring catecholamines and metanephrines in plasma or through a 24-hour urine collection. Urinary vanillyl mandelic acid may be elevated.