Evaluation of an enzyme immunoassay for plasma-free metanephrines in the diagnosis of catecholamine-secreting tumors.

OBJECTIVE: To define the test characteristics of an enzyme immunoassay (EIA) for plasma-free metanephrines (metanephrine and normetanephrine) in the diagnosis of pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma. DESIGN: Prospective observational design from a single University Hospital. Twenty-four hour urine fo...

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Main Authors: Procopiou, M, Finney, H, Akker, SA, Chew, S, Drake, WM, Burrin, J, Grossman, AB
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2009