PLASMA CATECHOLAMINE, in Lucknow

Before you come:

A morning sample after an overnight fast of 8 to 12 hours works best. Sip water freely, but avoid food, milk, tea, coffee, and alcohol until the draw.

Your medicines:

Tell the collection staff about any prescription medicines, supplements, or herbal products you're using, and keep taking them unless advised otherwise.

Documents and clothing:

Bring your doctor's prescription, a valid photo ID, and your insurance card if you're using cashless OPD. Loose sleeves make collection easier.

Booking your slot:

An early slot works best, especially for fasting tests. Home collection is available across Rajajipuram, Jankipuram, and the rest of Lucknow.

Single standalone test:

PLASMA CATECHOLAMINE. Can be ordered individually or as part of a preventive health package on GetVisit.

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 Lucknow?

The rich, Mughlai Awadhi cuisine of Lucknow, high in ghee, red meat, and fried preparations, combined with rising alcohol use and obesity, contributes to fatty liver disease. Regular liver testing benefits: regular alcohol drinkers, individuals with BMI above 28, anyone on long-term medication including statins or anti-TB drugs, people with a personal or family history of hepatitis B or C, those with type 2 diabetes or metabolic syndrome, and all adults above 40 in annual preventive panels. In Lucknow, residents of Chinhat, Telibagh, and similar areas with sedentary lifestyles and calorie-dense diets face particularly elevated metabolic liver risk.

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 PLASMA CATECHOLAMINE results are ready?

Your GetVisit digital report is delivered to your phone as soon as results are authorised. Share it directly with your doctor via the app, or book a consultation with a GetVisit-verified specialist on the same platform. Critical values outside a safe range are flagged by the laboratory for urgent clinical review.