Vanillyl Mandelic Acid (VMA) Screen, Urine - SDL

Test Information

Name: Vanillyl Mandelic Acid (VMA) Screen, Urine

Code: 0239

Sample Type: Urine

Turnaround Time (TAT): 9 days

Preparation & Notes

"""5 mL from a random urine collection. (Minimum volume required: 1.0 mL) Patient should be on """"VMA Diet"""" 2 days prior to collection. Keep sample refrigerated. If assay cannot be performed immediately, pH should be adjusted with HCL to a pH of 3.5 or below."" Patient should be on ""VMA diet"" for 2 days prior to collection. Intake of Chocolate, coffee, bananas, food containing vanilla, citrus fruits and drugs such as aspirin and acute hypertensive agents may produce false elevations of urinary VMA."