HOMOVANILLIC ACID, RANDOM or 24 HOUR URINE

Synonyms: HVA
Computer Code: (CMISC)
Specimen Collection: Random urine: 25 mL minimum. Place on wet ice. Transport immediately. (Pediatric specimens only.) 24 Hour Urine: Collect in plain bottle. Refrigerate during collection.
Minimum Volume: 25 mL
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: Random urine & 24 hour Urine: Refrigerate. Send with minimum 25 mL aliquot. Record total volume and collect period (hours) on requisition.
Reference Values: See reference laboratory report.
Lab Code: Send Out
Requisition: SPEC
Test Frequency:
Routine TAT: 7 days
Stat TAT: Call lab
CPT Code(s): 83150
LCD or NCD:
Methodology Used:
See Addendum XVII