What is the Vanillyl Mandelic Acid, Urine Test? Why is the test done? Everything around this, that you should know, in this post and of course our doctors are always there to help you. Just fill in your details in the form down below and we will answer all your questions for FREE!
It is the breakdown product (metabolites) of epinephrine and norepinephrine. Epinephrine and norepinephrine are hormones called catecholamines.
This test measures the amount of vanillyl mandelic acid in the urine.
This is typically a 24-hour urine test that helps in the screening of catecholamine-secreting tumours, such as ganglioneuroma and neuroblastoma.
This test is done to detect the tumour (neuroblastoma). This tumour is developed in the immature nerve cells in the adrenal glands, spinal cord, neck or chest. Neuroblastoma is commonly seen in young children.
If you have the symptoms of neuroblastoma in a child i.e.
Other symptoms that are less seen in neuroblastoma are:
The increased level of VMA indicates that you are suffering from such a condition.
The lower level of VMA is seen in such conditions like:
For more information, you can visit Testing .com and Medscape.
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