Catecholamines in Platelets Test
What’s Being Tested:
- Catecholamines in Platelets
Fasting: No
Specimen: Blood, Health Diagnostics (Draw Location | How It Works | FAQs)
- If permitted by your doctor, stop all medications 48 hours prior to blood collection.
- Avoid all caffeine products and smoking 24 hours prior to collection.
- Patient should rest 30 minutes before venipuncture.
- Blood should be drawn when patient is in a supine position.
- A 12-hour fast is recommended.