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==Laboratory Findings==
==Laboratory Findings==
In about 90% of cases of neuroblastoma, elevated levels of [[catecholamines]] or its metabolites are found in the urine or blood. Catecholamines and their metabolites include [[dopamine]], [[homovanillic acid]] (HVA), and/or [[vanillylmandelic acid]] (VMA).
 
====Complete blood count====
* Anemia
 
====Basic metabolic panel====
* Blood tests indicates elevated levels of [[catecholamines]] or its metabolites such as:
:* Vanillylmandelic acid (VMA)
:* Homovanillic acid (HVA)
 
====Urinalysis====
* A 24-hour collection of urine indicates elevated levels of [[catecholamines]] or its metabolites such as :
:* Vanillylmandelic acid (VMA)
:* Homovanillic acid (HVA)


==References==
==References==

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Overview

Laboratory Findings

Complete blood count

  • Anemia

Basic metabolic panel

  • Blood tests indicates elevated levels of catecholamines or its metabolites such as:
  • Vanillylmandelic acid (VMA)
  • Homovanillic acid (HVA)

Urinalysis

  • A 24-hour collection of urine indicates elevated levels of catecholamines or its metabolites such as :
  • Vanillylmandelic acid (VMA)
  • Homovanillic acid (HVA)

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