{"id":194335,"date":"2022-02-08T14:04:53","date_gmt":"2022-02-08T12:04:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/laboratory-tests\/laboratory-tests-type\/hormone-tests\/laboratory-testing-of-catecholamines\/"},"modified":"2025-04-09T12:29:27","modified_gmt":"2025-04-09T10:29:27","slug":"laboratory-testing-of-catecholamines","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/en\/laboratory-tests\/laboratory-tests-type\/hormone-tests\/laboratory-testing-of-catecholamines\/","title":{"rendered":"Laboratory testing of catecholamines"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid shape_divider_top-none shape_divider_bottom-none\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h1 style=\"color: #0e1b8d;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading bold\" >Laboratory testing of catecholamines<\/h1>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Catecholamines are hormones of similar structure produced by the adrenal medulla. The excretion of catecholamines (adrenaline, dopamine, noradrenaline) into the bloodstream is usually due to physical or emotional stress.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"color: #0e1b8d;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading bold\" >What is the purpose of the test?<\/h2>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The test helps diagnose an adrenal tumour or other neuroendocrine tumour.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"color: #0e1b8d;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading bold\" >In which cases is it recommended to perform the test?<\/h2>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The test is recommended if the patient develops symptoms of hypertension that persist or recur for a long time. Such symptoms include severe headaches (typically in the back of the neck), frequent dizziness, sweating, and rapid heartbeat.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_btn3-container vc_btn3-center\" ><button class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-lg vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-modern vc_btn3-color-primary\">Book an appointment via +36 1 465 3131<\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1266\" height=\"1266\" src=\"https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Noi-nemi-hormonok-laborvizsgalata-FSH.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"labor vizsg\u00e1lat\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Noi-nemi-hormonok-laborvizsgalata-FSH.jpg 1266w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Noi-nemi-hormonok-laborvizsgalata-FSH-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Noi-nemi-hormonok-laborvizsgalata-FSH-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Noi-nemi-hormonok-laborvizsgalata-FSH-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Noi-nemi-hormonok-laborvizsgalata-FSH-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Noi-nemi-hormonok-laborvizsgalata-FSH-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Noi-nemi-hormonok-laborvizsgalata-FSH-370x370.jpg 370w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Noi-nemi-hormonok-laborvizsgalata-FSH-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Noi-nemi-hormonok-laborvizsgalata-FSH-840x840.jpg 840w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Noi-nemi-hormonok-laborvizsgalata-FSH-410x410.jpg 410w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1266px) 100vw, 1266px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid shape_divider_top-none shape_divider_bottom-none\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/vizeletvizsgalat-768x768-1.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"Vizeletteny\u00e9szt\u00e9s\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/vizeletvizsgalat-768x768-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/vizeletvizsgalat-768x768-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/vizeletvizsgalat-768x768-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/vizeletvizsgalat-768x768-1-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/vizeletvizsgalat-768x768-1-370x370.jpg 370w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/vizeletvizsgalat-768x768-1-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/medicare-group.hu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/vizeletvizsgalat-768x768-1-410x410.jpg 410w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"color: #0e1b8d;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading bold\" >What sample is needed for the test?<\/h2>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The test requires 24-hour urine (total urine produced over a 24-hour period). The collected urine should be stored in a refrigerator during this time interval.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If the patient is taking medication, it is recommended that they consult their physician before the test. Drugs, diet, and physical activity all affect catecholamine levels, so it is especially important that the result reflects a real metabolic situation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A blood sample taken from a vein is needed to determine the level of catecholamines in the blood.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"color: #0e1b8d;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading bold\" >What can the result indicate?<\/h2>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Catecholamines are normally produced in larger amounts when some stress affects the body. Too elevated level of catecholamine in the body may indicate a tumour, but further tests may be needed to make an accurate diagnosis.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_btn3-container vc_btn3-center\" ><button class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-lg vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-modern vc_btn3-color-primary\">Book an appointment via +36 1 465 3131<\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid shape_divider_top-none shape_divider_bottom-none\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"color: #0e1b8d;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading bold\" >What to do after the test?<\/h2>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In all cases, please consult the specialist who ordered the test with the result.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Laboratory testing of catecholamines Catecholamines are hormones of similar structure produced by the adrenal medulla. 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