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Dopamine LC-MS/MS, Random Urine

Test ID: DOPAFRU

Test

Method

LC-MS/MS

Report Includes

Dopamine; Dopamine/Creatinine Ratio; Creatinine

Specimens

Urine (Random)

Test Version

11-Mar-2020

Specimen

Specimens

Urine (Random)

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.

Test Version

11-Mar-2020

Performance / Interpretation

Method

LC-MS/MS

Turnaround Time

10 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
Creatinine nmol/L
Dopamine nmol/L
Dopamine/Creatinine Ratio nmol/mmol creatinine
  • <390

Test Version

11-Mar-2020

Interface / Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

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

Test Version

11-Mar-2020