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September 2023: Changes to Reference Ranges – Catecholamines, Fractionated, Plasma (PLCAT)

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Changes to Reference Ranges – Catecholamines, Fractionated, Plasma (PLCAT)

Effective October 2, 2023.

Catecholamines, Fractionated, Plasma (PLCAT)

Epinephrine (18 years and older)
Seated (15 min): Less than or equal to 330 pmol/L
Supine (30 min): Less than or equal to 265 pmol/L

Norepinephrine (18 years and older)
Seated (15 min): 1050-4800 pmol/L
Supine (30 min): 680-3100 pmol/L

Dopamine (18 years and older)
Seated (15 min): Less than or equal to 240 pmol/L
Supine (30 min): Less than or equal to 240 pmol/L