Dopamine; Dopamine/Creatinine Ratio; Creatinine
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Dopamine LC-MS/MS, Random Urine
Test ID: DOPAFRU
Test
Method
LC-MS/MS
Report Includes
Specimens
Urine (Random)
Test Location
St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto ON M5B 1W8
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 | |
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| Creatinine | nmol/L |
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| Dopamine | nmol/L |
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| Dopamine/Creatinine Ratio | nmol/mmol creatinine |
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Test Location
St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto ON M5B 1W8
Test Version
11-Mar-2020
Interface / Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|
| DOPAFRU | 63322Dopamine Random | nmol/L |
| 63323Dopamine/Creat Ratio | nmol/mmol creat | |
| 28804Creatinine Rand Urine |
Test Version
11-Mar-2020