ea0003p147 | Endocrine Tumours and Neoplasia | BES2002
Standing S
, Gardner S
, Shine B
, Wass J
, Turner H
Quantification of the catecholamine metabolites, normetadrenaline, metadrenaline and the dopamine metabolite 3-methoxytyramine is widely used as a biochemical investigation for the presence of a phaeochromocytoma. As with any biochemical measurement it is essential that the results are compared against a reference range appropriate for the individual patient.In order to assess the suitability of published reference ranges for these analytes, observed re...