Vanilmandelic Acid, Serum/Plasma (Sendout)

Interpretation

Method

LC/MS/MS

Reference Range

Ref. Range Notes

Reference Range:

<= 20 ng/mL

Interferences and Limitations

The level of VMA is analyzed by LC/MS/MS. Results obtained from different labs or different sample types cannot be used interchangeably.

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type

Blood

Collection

6 mL blood in RED TOP tube

• Also Accepted: GOLD SST, GREEN (Na Heparin), or LAVENDER (EDTA)

Handling Instructions

Outside Laboratories: Centrifuge sample and transfer serum/plasma to a separate plastic vial. Freeze at -20°C. Transport samples on dry ice.

Stability: Frozen (preferred): 2 years; Refrigerated: 1 month; Ambient: 24 hours.

Quantity

Requested: 2 mL serum or plasma
Minimum: 2 mL serum or plasma (Note: Microtainers are acceptable if a minimum of 0.6 mL of serum/plasma is available for testing.)

Processing

Receiving Instructions

Centrifuge sample and transfer serum/plasma to a separate plastic vial. Freeze at -20°C.

Login: SEND1-;FREEZE

• RSNDT1: SEACHL
• RSTYP1: <Enter correct specimen type from table below>
• RTSRQ1: ;Vanilmandelic Acid, Serum/Plasma (SEACHL Test LAB3536)

Specimen Type Codes:

ETC	Translation
PLS	Plasma
SRM	Serum

Sendouts:

• Order SEACHL Test: LAB3536
• Send samples on dry ice via DLMP or Delivery Express courier.

Stability: Frozen (preferred): 2 years; Refrigerated: 1 month; Ambient: 24 hours.

Misc Sendout

Performance

Lab Department

Frequency

Performed: Tuesday. Turnaround Time: 3-10 days from sample receipt at Seattle Children's Hospital Lab.

Available STAT?

No

Performing Location(s)

Sendout	Seattle Children's Hospital Laboratories 206-987-2617 4800 Sand Point Way NE Seattle, WA 98105	Room Number: FB.2.441

Billing & Coding

Billing Comments

CPT: 84585