Pheochromocytomas and paragangliomas are rare neuroendocrine tumors. Laboratory testing for pheochromocytomas and paragangliomas begins with the measurement of metanephrines and may include genetic testing or other tests.

Refer to ARUP Laboratories’ test offerings below.

ARUP Laboratory Tests

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Metanephrines, Plasma (Free) 0050184

Method

Quantitative Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry

2007996

Metanephrines Fractionated by HPLC-MS/MS, Urine 2007996

Method

Quantitative High Performance Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry

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Pheochromocytoma - Paraganglioma Biochemical Testing Algorithm

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