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Metanephrine - Free
The Metanephrine - Free test is a blood test that checks the level of free metanephrines. These are the substances formed when stress hormones like epinephrine and norepinephrine break down. It helps doctors detect pheochromocytoma, a rare adrenal gland tumor...
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The Metanephrine - Free test is a blood test that checks the level of free metanephrines. These are the substances formed when stress hormones like epinephrine and norepinephrine break down. It helps doctors detect pheochromocytoma, a rare adrenal gl...
Understanding Metanephrine - Free
The Metanephrine - Free test checks for rare tumors called pheochromocytomas and paragangliomas. These tumors can cause the adrenal glands to release too much of the body's stress hormones: epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine (noradrenaline). When these hormones break down, they form substances called metanephrines. This test measures the level of free metanephrines in the blood.
Doctors may suggest this test if signs of excess adrenaline-like hormone are present, or if a tumor like pheochromocytoma is sus...
What does Metanephrine - Free measure?
The Metanephrine - Free test is a blood test that checks the level of free metanephrines. These are the substances formed when stress hormones like epinephrine and norepinephrine break down. It helps doctors detect pheochromocytoma, a rare adrenal gland tumor that causes excess release of these hormones.
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