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Urinary V.M.A (Vanilmandelic Acid)

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Sample Type

urine

Fasting Required

Description

This test measures the amount of VMA that is passed into the urine, typically over a 24-hour period, to detect excess epinephrine and norepinephrine. It is used to detect tumors called neuroblastomas and other neuroendocrine tumors. Catecholamines are produced in the central portion of the adrenal glands, the adrenal medulla.

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Overview

The Vanillylmandelic Acid (VMA) test measures the level of VMA in urine, a metabolite of catecholamines (epinephrine and norepinephrine). It is primarily used to evaluate for neuroblastoma in children and pheochromocytoma in adults, conditions characterized by excessive catecholamine production.

Risk assessment

The Urinary V.M.A (Vanilmandelic Acid) test is a urine test with minimal risk. The collection process may be slightly uncomfortable, but there are no significant risks associated with it.

Ranges

Normal range: Less than 8 milligrams per 24 hours (mg/24h).

Test result interpretation

High Urinary V.M.A levels: Elevated levels may indicate the presence of neuroblastoma, a type of cancer that develops from immature nerve cells, or pheochromocytoma, a rare tumor of the adrenal gland. Normal Urinary V.M.A levels: Normal levels suggest the absence of these conditions.

Sample types

A 24-hour urine collection is required. This involves collecting all urine passed over a 24-hour period in a special container provided by the laboratory.