Test Code UVMHV Vanillylmandelic Acid & Homovanillic Acid
Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB2102
Epic Description: HVA/VMA URINE RANDOM
Synonym
HVA
VMA
Specimen Type
Urine, Random
Specimen Required
Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
---|---|---|---|
Preferred |
Clean Container, No Preservative |
10.0 mL | 1.5 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Transport refrigerated on freeze packs. Refrigerate if holding overnight.
Aliquot Requirements
Urine
Optimum 4.0 mL
Minimum 1.5 mL
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Reference Lab: ARUP Laboratories, Referral code: 80470
Assay Frequency
Tuesday – Sunday
Routine Turnaround Time
2 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Deliver to Sendout Lab. Refrigerate urine if holding overnight.
CPT Code Information
84585
Patient Preparation
Refer to Clean Catch Urine Collection instructions.