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What makes the plasma metanephrine test different?

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Different from urine: The plasma test compared to the urine is newer and more sensitive. In other words if you have pheochromocytoma the plasma test is less likely to miss the diagnosis by coming back normal.

Dr Hadied and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 2/12/2012

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