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My metanephrine free was 232pg/ml suggestive of a pheochromocytoma(1) suggested i rpt the 24hr urine & serum chromogranin a for confirmation. normal?
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Several tests: These pheo tests are famously prone to false negatives. Many endocrinologists order a variety. Have you had imaging done?
Answered 5/30/2017
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