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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