The Metanephrines, 24-Hour Urine Test is a specialized and highly reliable method for measuring the total daily excretion of metanephrine and normetanephrine. These compounds are the stable, inactive breakdown products (metabolites) of the stress hormones epinephrine and norepinephrine (catecholamines).
This test is considered the gold standard for the biochemical screening of Pheochromocytoma and Paraganglioma—rare tumors that secrete excessive, uncontrolled amounts of catecholamines. Collecting urine over a full 24-hour period provides a comprehensive average of the hormone production, overcoming the episodic nature of hormone release that can lead to false negatives with random plasma or urine tests.
At Augmentum Diagnostics, an NABL Accredited Lab in Delhi, including our location near Dwarka, we prioritize the stringent sample collection and advanced analytical techniques necessary for accurate $\text{metanephrines}$ assessment.
