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Test ID: DOPAFRU

Dopamine LC-MS/MS, Random Urine

Test Overview

Method

Liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)

Result Included

Dopamine; Dopamine/Creatinine Ratio; Creatinine

Specimen

Specimen Type

Urine (Random)

Volume

Sample Volume

20 mL

Patient Preparation

Restrict caffeine, nicotine and alcohol 24 hours prior to collection. Discontinue Methyldopa (Aldomet) at least 5 days prior to collection. Other drugs do not interfere with this assay.

Collection & Handling

Handling Information

Adjust pH of aliquot with HCl acid to 2.0 – 4.0. Indicate collection date.

Performance & Interpretation

Turnaround Time

10 days

Results

Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
  1. Creatinine
    nmol/L
  2. Dopamine
    nmol/L
  3. Dopamine/Creatinine Ratio
    nmol/mmol creatinine
    <390

Referral Location

Canada

Interface & Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

Order Code Result Name Result Codes Units
DOPAFRU Dopamine (/L), 24 Hour Urine 63319 nmol/L
Creatinine, Random Urine 28004 mmol/L
Dopamine/Creatinine Ratio, Random Urine 63323 nmol/mmol creatinine

Test Version

Last Updated

2020-03-11