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If mteanephrine,fractionated 24hrurine came back abnormal, what is the likehood that the metanephrine,fractionated blood test will be abnormal to?
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High: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Having said that, For the diagnosis of pheochromocytoma, 24-hour urine test is better than plasma metanephrine levels. You may consult this site for information: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content.aspx?contenttypeid=167&contentid=metanephrines_blood
Answered 5/30/2017
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