How is pheochromocytoma diagnosed?

Blood or urine tests: The diagnosis is made by finding abnormal catecholamines (hormones that elevate pulse and blood pressure) in the blood or urine. Once the diagnosis is made, a ct scan is done to look for the location - 90% are in thew adrenal glands.

Blood or urine: Catecholamine levels in the blood or urine are used to make the diagnosis.

Options: Signs and symptoms are helpful. The 2 best tests for pheo are plasma fractionated metanephrines or 24 hrs urinary metanephrines and catecholamines. Once these are positive, imagine studies will be used to localize the tumor.