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Book PLASMA CATECHOLAMINE in Sector 31, Faridabad at GetVisit. This test measures catecholamines in the blood, the hormones epinephrine (adrenaline), norepinephrine, and dopamine. NABL-accredited labs in Sector 31 and Old Faridabad, home collection, same-day results and cashless OPD.
Home Sample collection
Centre VisitSAMPLE TYPE
Blood
FASTING REQUIRED
No
GENDER
Male/Female
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31 hours
TEST INCLUDED
1
What is a Plasma Catecholamine Test in Faridabad ?
What is PLASMA CATECHOLAMINE?
This test measures catecholamines in the blood, the hormones epinephrine (adrenaline), norepinephrine, and dopamine. These chemicals help control heart rate, blood pressure, circulation, and the body's stress response.
What does PLASMA CATECHOLAMINE measure?
Abnormal levels can point to conditions such as pheochromocytoma or paraganglioma, certain adrenal disorders, autonomic dysfunction, or effects of stress and some medications. Doctors order plasma catecholamine tests when a person has unexplained high blood pressure, episodes of rapid heartbeat, sweating, or anxiety-like spells. Results help diagnose hormone-secreting tumors, guide treatment, and monitor therapy. The test requires careful preparation and timing for accurate results.
What symptoms suggest PLASMA CATECHOLAMINE may be needed?
A doctor may recommend PLASMA CATECHOLAMINE when a patient reports fatigue or persistent low energy, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), dark amber or tea-coloured urine, pale or clay-coloured stools, upper right abdominal discomfort, nausea, loss of appetite, abdominal swelling, and unexplained weight loss. If you have these symptoms, GetVisit offers booking and home collection across Sector 31, Old Faridabad, and other parts of Faridabad.
How is PLASMA CATECHOLAMINE performed?
A quick venous blood sample is all that is needed. At your chosen slot in Sector 31 or Old Faridabad, Faridabad, the phlebotomist collects the sample with sterile equipment; most people feel only a momentary prick and there is no downtime afterwards.
How accurate is PLASMA CATECHOLAMINE?
Results are analytically reliable because GetVisit's Faridabad logistics network maintains proper cold-chain transport from your Sector 31 or Old Faridabad collection point to the processing lab, preserving sample integrity. NABL independently audits quality control at regular intervals.
Are there any risks to PLASMA CATECHOLAMINE?
There is little to worry about. The needle prick lasts a moment and any bruising fades quickly. If you bruise easily or take blood thinners, tell the phlebotomist in Sector 31 or Old Faridabad, Faridabad so they can apply pressure for longer.
Did you know?
Plasma catecholamines are circulating neurotransmitters and hormones, epinephrine, norepinephrine and dopamine, released by the adrenal medulla and sympathetic nerves.
Plasma Catecholamine Test Preparation in Faridabad
Diet and fasting:
Come on an empty stomach, ideally in the morning. Fast for 8 to 12 hours with only water, then eat normally once the sample has been taken.
What to carry:
Bring your doctor's prescription, a valid photo ID, and your insurance card if you're using cashless OPD. Loose sleeves make collection easier.
Medication guidance:
Continue your regular medicines unless your doctor has told you otherwise.
When to book:
An early slot works best, especially for fasting tests. Home collection is available across Tigaon, Sector 37, and the rest of Faridabad.
Plasma Catecholamine Test Parameters in Faridabad
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PLASMA CATECHOLAMINE. Can be ordered individually or as part of a preventive health package on GetVisit.
Why Take a Plasma Catecholamine Test in Faridabad ?
When does a doctor order PLASMA CATECHOLAMINE?
PLASMA CATECHOLAMINE is often ordered as part of hormonal or adrenal panels, including plasma free metanephrines. Doctors may request it for unexplained high blood pressure, sudden palpitations, sweating spells, or episodes of anxiety and dizziness.
Who should get PLASMA CATECHOLAMINE done in Faridabad?
NAFLD is rising among Faridabad's industrial and commuter workforce, driven by sedentary work, long travel into Delhi, and calorie-dense eating. Occupational exposure in the older industrial sectors adds further liver stress for some workers. NAFLD affects an estimated 25 to 35% of India's urban adults, the majority unaware. Regular liver testing in Faridabad's residential areas including Sector 31 and Old Faridabad enables lifestyle intervention before irreversible scarring occurs. Patients recovering from hepatitis, those in alcohol recovery, and anyone with persistently unexplained fatigue also benefit from regular liver monitoring.
What conditions can PLASMA CATECHOLAMINE help diagnose?
It helps detect adrenal tumors and evaluate autonomic or stress-related disorders. Abnormal results can come from tumors, severe stress, medications, or stimulant use. A family history of pheochromocytoma makes testing more important.
What do PLASMA CATECHOLAMINE results mean?
ALT above 56 U/L or AST above 40 U/L signals hepatocyte stress. The pattern matters: ALT greater than AST typically suggests NAFLD or viral hepatitis. An AST:ALT ratio above 2 points to alcoholic hepatitis. High ALP with normal transaminases suggests bile duct disease rather than liver cell damage. Low albumin alongside high bilirubin indicates serious loss of liver function.
How often should PLASMA CATECHOLAMINE be repeated?
Adults with no liver risk factors and a previously normal result: annually. Patients with NAFLD or treated hepatitis: every 6 months. Patients on hepatotoxic medication: baseline before starting, then at 1 month, 3 months, and every 6 months during treatment. Patients with active liver disease: at intervals specified by their gastroenterologist.
What happens after your PLASMA CATECHOLAMINE results are ready?
Once your results appear in your GetVisit profile, discuss them with your doctor or a GetVisit-verified specialist. Your doctor will interpret each value in the context of your full health history, current medications, and symptoms, and advise on the next step: lifestyle change, repeat testing, medication adjustment, or specialist referral. All GetVisit reports are stored permanently and can be shared with any doctor instantly.
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