Homovanillic Acid Urine

Test Name

Homovanillic Acid Urine

Alternate Name(s)  
Laboratory Module

LAB

Ordering Mnemonic

HVA

Specimen Type 24 Hour Urine Sample
Collection Container

24 Hour Sterile Urine Container

Container Information  
Collection Information

State total volume, send a 50 mls sample of the well mixed 24 hour urine specimen. Acidify to pH<3.0 with 6N HCl

Test Schedule  
Routine Turnaround Time 30 days
Stat Turnaround Time  
Reference Interval  
Critical Values  
Lab Process Notes  
Storage and Transport

Store refrigerated.

Test Referred To

Offsite, Reference Lab

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