If using filter paper to obtain collection, obtain filter paper urine collection kit from the Biochemical Genetics Laboratory. The kit includes one 10 X 10 cm absorbent filter paper, patient identification form and directions for specimen collection. Collect as follows:
Place filter paper on top of plastic bag or on a clean non-absorbent surface and let filter paper dry. Label filter paper with patient name and date in pencil (do not use ink). Place dried filter paper and identification form in a plastic leakproof bag.
Sterile Plastic Leakproof Container
Urine Filter Paper
3 L Plastic Jug
Age |
HVA (mg/g creat) |
VMA (mg/g creat) |
0-2 m |
0-32.8 |
0-17.6 |
3-11 mo |
0-33.1 |
0-24.2 |
1 y |
0-36.0 |
0-23.0 |
2-4 y |
0-26.4 |
0-15.4 |
5-9 y |
0-20.6 |
0-15.3 |
10-12 y |
0-13.9 |
0-10.9 |
13 y and older |
0-8.9 |
0-8.1 |
Requester | Contact Information |
Patient and UMP/FV Care Team | Fairview Consumer Line at 612-672-1048 |
MRL Outreach Client | DEPT-MRL-CLIENT-MANAGEMENT@Fairview.org |
Research | research@fairview.org |
CPT | Qty | HC Hospital | PR Clinic | Note |
83150 | 1 | 3008315002 | 8315001 | HC HOMOVANILLIC ACID URINE |
84585 | 1 | 3008458502 | 8458501 | HC VMA URINE |
Gas chromatography/Mass spectrometry
Test Name | Component | Required | Description | Type | LOINC |
LAB6334 | HVA VMA Urine | Orderable | |||
SRC_1002 | Y | Urine specimen source: | Prompt | ||
1230000577 | Homovanillic Acid Urine | Result | 22708-2 | ||
1230000584 | Vanillylmandelic Acid | Result | 3124-5 |
Ordering |
Collection & Processing |
If using filter paper to obtain collection, obtain filter paper urine collection kit from the Biochemical Genetics Laboratory. The kit includes one 10 X 10 cm absorbent filter paper, patient identification form and directions for specimen collection. Collect as follows:
Place filter paper on top of plastic bag or on a clean non-absorbent surface and let filter paper dry. Label filter paper with patient name and date in pencil (do not use ink). Place dried filter paper and identification form in a plastic leakproof bag.
Containers |
Sterile Plastic Leakproof Container
Urine Filter Paper
3 L Plastic Jug
Result Interpretation |
Age |
HVA (mg/g creat) |
VMA (mg/g creat) |
0-2 m |
0-32.8 |
0-17.6 |
3-11 mo |
0-33.1 |
0-24.2 |
1 y |
0-36.0 |
0-23.0 |
2-4 y |
0-26.4 |
0-15.4 |
5-9 y |
0-20.6 |
0-15.3 |
10-12 y |
0-13.9 |
0-10.9 |
13 y and older |
0-8.9 |
0-8.1 |
Administrative |
Requester | Contact Information |
Patient and UMP/FV Care Team | Fairview Consumer Line at 612-672-1048 |
MRL Outreach Client | DEPT-MRL-CLIENT-MANAGEMENT@Fairview.org |
Research | research@fairview.org |
CPT | Qty | HC Hospital | PR Clinic | Note |
83150 | 1 | 3008315002 | 8315001 | HC HOMOVANILLIC ACID URINE |
84585 | 1 | 3008458502 | 8458501 | HC VMA URINE |
Gas chromatography/Mass spectrometry
Interface Mapping |
Test Name | Component | Required | Description | Type | LOINC |
LAB6334 | HVA VMA Urine | Orderable | |||
SRC_1002 | Y | Urine specimen source: | Prompt | ||
1230000577 | Homovanillic Acid Urine | Result | 22708-2 | ||
1230000584 | Vanillylmandelic Acid | Result | 3124-5 |
History |