How long do catecholamines stay in urine?

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I am a 45 year old married woman. I have sudden weakness and sudden sweating and sensation as if i will die. Now doctors has asked me to check catecholamines in urine. I have done the test. What is this test used for? Do i have cancer if this test is positive?

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Dr. Abdul Munnon Durrani Urological Surgeon 14 yrs exp Delhi Consult Now · Accepted Answer

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that test is to rule out pheochromocytoma and majority of times it is a benign lesion

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