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Epic Code LAB7500 Vanillylmandelic Acid (VMA) Urine

Test Name Alias

VMA Urine | 8172

Interface Order Alias

10686

Quick Collect

See Laboratory Manual

Collection Instructions

Specimen Collection: Urine, 24 Hour 

Container(s): 24 hour urine: Plastic 24-hour urine jug

Preferred Volume to Collect: 24 hour collection

 

Collection Instructions:

  • Addition of 50% acetic acid prior to start of collection is preferred but not required. Refrigeration during and after urine collection is an acceptable means of urine preservation. If adding preservative:
    • Add 25 mL 50% acetic acid at start of collection
    • Children under 5 years, add 15 mL 50% acetic acid
  • 24 hour urine collection.
  • Refrigerate during collection and transport
  • Keep container upright at all times and check that lid is fastened evenly and securely.
  • Detailed Instructions (link): Patient Collection Instructions
  • Detailed Instructions (link): Urine Collection Guide for Staff

 

Pediatric Patients ONLY: Urine, Random

Container(s): Sterile Urine Cup

Preferred Volume to Collect: 7 mL

Minimum Volume to Collect: 1 mL

Specimen Stability

Refrigerate: 7 days

Frozen: 7 days

Laboratory Retention: 10 days (representative
acidified aliquot)

Test Frequency

Available 24 hours, usual TAT 1-3 days.

STATs performed anytime.

STAT TAT 4 hours.

Reference Range

VMA Adult
Male/Female
15 Years – 150 Years: 0 – 7.9 mg/24hrs

 

VMA Child
Male/Female
0 Minutes – 12 Months: 0 – 26.9 mcg/mgCreat
12 Months – 24 Months: 0 – 17.9 mcg/mgCreat
24 Months – 5 Years: 0 – 12.9 mcg/mgCreat
5 Years – 10 Years: 0 – 8.4 mcg/mgCreat
10 Years – 15 Years: 0 – 6.9 mcg/mgCreat

Performing Department

Toxicology

Performing Department Laboratory Location

Corewell Health Reference Laboratory, Grand Rapids, MI

Methodology

Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry

 

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Spectrum Health Toxicology Laboratory. It has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. The laboratory is regulated under CLIA as qualified to perform high-complexity testing. This test is used for clinical purposes. It should not be regarded as investigational or for research.

 

CPT

84585

CDM Code

3018458501

Epic Test ID

1230101294

LOINC

VMA mg per L: N/A

Collection Duration VMA: 13362-9

Urine Volume VMA: 3167-4

Creat VMA mg per dL: N/A

VMA Child : 3124-5

VMA Adult: 3122-9

Mayo Access Code

SHO8172

Reviewed Date

2/15/2023

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Updated Date

11/3/2023 Collection Instructions