What's this test for?

This test is ideal if you're experiencing episodes of high blood pressure, rapid heartbeat, sudden headaches, sweating, or anxiety-like attacks that seem to come out of nowhere. It's often used when these symptoms happen alongside blood pressure that's hard to control with typical treatment. It helps check whether a rare adrenal or nerve tissue tumor might be causing extra stress hormones to flood your body.

What's included in this test?

This panel measures several types of catecholamines, the stress-related hormones your body releases, adjusted against creatinine to account for how concentrated or diluted your urine sample is. Looking at multiple catecholamine types together helps paint a fuller picture of whether hormone-secreting tumor activity might be present, since some tumors release only certain hormone types.

What happens after I get my results?

Your results will appear in your online account with each catecholamine value explained alongside its normal range. If your levels are outside the expected range, the report will walk you through what that may mean and suggest retesting or additional evaluation as a next step; if a result signals a dangerous spike in blood pressure or heart rate symptoms, seek medical care right away. You can download a standard lab report from your account at any time, and the trends feature lets you track your catecholamine levels over multiple tests to see patterns over time.

When will I get my results?

Results are typically ready within about 7 days of your lab visit. Once processed, they'll be posted directly to your online account, where you can view, download, and track them.

Who should consider this test?

This test is a good fit for people with unexplained episodes of severe high blood pressure, rapid heart rate, headaches, or sweating spells, especially when standard blood pressure medications aren't working well. It's also worth considering if you have a family history of adrenal or nerve tissue tumors. People with hypertension diagnosed at a young age may also want to check this.

What symptoms indicate I may need this test?

Common signs include sudden spells of pounding heartbeat, intense headaches, excessive sweating, paleness, tremors, or anxiety-like attacks, often paired with sharp blood pressure spikes. These episodes can come and go unpredictably and may be triggered by stress, exercise, or certain foods. If these symptoms sound familiar, this test can help investigate whether excess catecholamine hormones are involved.

How can I naturally support healthy stress hormone levels?

Regular sleep, stress-reduction practices like deep breathing or meditation, and limiting caffeine and stimulants can help keep everyday stress hormone surges in check. Regular moderate exercise and avoiding tobacco also support a more balanced nervous system response. That said, if a tumor is driving abnormal catecholamine levels, lifestyle changes alone won't resolve it, so it's important to complete the full testing and follow-up process.

What does high catecholamine levels mean?

Higher than normal catecholamine levels can mean your body is producing excess stress hormones, which may come from an adrenal or nerve tissue tumor called a pheochromocytoma or paraganglioma. It can also be temporarily elevated by physical stress, intense exercise, or certain medications like acetaminophen or some blood pressure drugs. Because of this, unusual results are often followed up with a repeat test or additional hormone panels to confirm the finding.

What causes high or low catecholamine results?

High results are most often linked to hormone-secreting tumors, intense physical or emotional stress, or certain medications interfering with the test. Low or normal results don't necessarily rule out a tumor, since some tumors release hormones only occasionally rather than constantly. This is why your recent activity, medications, and stress levels around the time of testing matter when interpreting the numbers.

How often should I retest?

If your first result comes back elevated, retesting is often recommended to confirm the finding before further steps are taken. If levels are within the normal range but symptoms continue, retesting during or right after an episode can improve the chances of catching an abnormal reading. Otherwise, retesting isn't usually needed unless new symptoms develop.

Getting your blood test with us is easy, private & backed by the power of science.Long story short: In the test options, use the filters or search box to narrow your choices and find the test you want. If you need a hand navigating through options, text our super friendly support team at 754-799-7833, and we'll provide tailored suggestions to help you find the ideal test. Once your order is placed, we’ll create your doctor’s lab order remotely, without any need for you to make a trip to a doctor in person or to talk to the doctor. Expect to receive your doctor’s lab order right in your inbox. It will also be in your patient portal if you need to find it later. We’ll also include instructions regarding fasting and other requirements for your test. Your patient portal will be auto-created hassle-free during checkout. If this is your first time ordering, you'll be prompted to create a password for instant login access to your patient portal. It's a quick way to conveniently access your orders and results whenever you want. When you’re ready, visit one of our 4,000 locations. Just bring your ID – no printing or faxing of your lab order is needed, as your order and details will already be in the lab system. Note that most lab locations don’t accept walk-ins, so it’s best to book an appointment in advance. Don’t worry – we’ll provide detailed instructions along the way. You’ll get your results via email & SMS and dive into understanding your body better. Yup, that easy! If you have any questions, please text us at 754-799-7833 or email support@privatemdlabs.com and we'll gladly help you.

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Is it possible to make changes to my lab order if I made a mistake with the name, date of birth, or any other details?

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Catecholamines Urine Test - Adrenal Tumor Screening

Getting your blood test with us is easy, private & backed by the power of science.

Long story short:

In the test options, use the filters or search box to narrow your choices and find the test you want.
If you need a hand navigating through options, text our super friendly support team at 754-799-7833, and we'll provide tailored suggestions to help you find the ideal test.
Once your order is placed, we’ll create your doctor’s lab order remotely, without any need for you to make a trip to a doctor in person or to talk to the doctor. Expect to receive your doctor’s lab order right in your inbox. It will also be in your patient portal if you need to find it later. We’ll also include instructions regarding fasting and other requirements for your test. Your patient portal will be auto-created hassle-free during checkout.
If this is your first time ordering, you'll be prompted to create a password for instant login access to your patient portal. It's a quick way to conveniently access your orders and results whenever you want.
When you’re ready, visit one of our 4,000 locations. Just bring your ID – no printing or faxing of your lab order is needed, as your order and details will already be in the lab system.
Note that most lab locations don’t accept walk-ins, so it’s best to book an appointment in advance. Don’t worry – we’ll provide detailed instructions along the way.
You’ll get your results via email & SMS and dive into understanding your body better. Yup, that easy!

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Catecholamines Urine Test for Blood Pressure & Adrenal Symptoms

Catecholamines, Fractionated, Random Urine

Prescription & all lab fees included

Doctor's guidance included

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Prescription & all lab fees included

Doctor's guidance included

Fast & convenient

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