Vanillylmandelic Acid, 24 Hour Urine, Ref Lab
Alternate Names
004143 LC, VMA, 3-Methoxy-4-Hydroxymandelic Acid
SoftLab Order Code
VMA
Epic Order Name
VANILLYLMANDELIC ACID, 24 HR URINE, REF LAB LC 004143
Epic Order ID
LAB452
Laboratory
Reference Lab
Sample Type
Urine
Collection Container
Urine - 24 hour container - No Preservative (preferred), or acidic preservative
Collecting Volume
4.0 mL
Minimum Collecting Volume
1.0 mL (This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Storage or Stability
Ambient
Patient Preparation
Patient should avoid salicylates, caffeine, phenothiazine, and antihypertension agents. Also coffee, tea, chocolate, fruit (especially bananas and any vanilla containing substances for 72 hours prior to collection).
Instructions