Nor Adrenaline / Nor Epinephrine Plasma Test
- Category
- Hormones
- Sample
- Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm
- Reports () Terms & Conditions Report time varies with time of sample collection.
- In 14 days
- Fasting
- No Fasting
- Age
- 5+ Years
Measures noradrenaline (norepinephrine) in plasma (blood). Noradrenaline is a stress hormone and nerve messenger.
Helps detect adrenaline-producing tumours and evaluate disorders of the autonomic nervous system.
Symptoms suggesting hormonal imbalance — weight change, fatigue, BP changes, growth problems — usually as advised by a doctor.
No fasting needed.
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No fasting is needed. You can eat and drink normally unless your doctor has advised otherwise.
Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm.
Usually within 12–13 days after the sample reaches the lab. You will receive the report online.