also known as Catecholamines in Urine
Catecholamines are neurotransmitters and include dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine. These proteins help control a variety of functions, including: • muscle tone • heart rate • blood pressure • glucose (sugar) metabolism Catecholamines are primarily produced in your adrenal glands. Levels fluctuate in response to physical/emotional stress, outside temperature, blood loss, exercise, low blood sugar, and going from seated to standing, or vice versa. Includes: Creatinine Norepinephrine Epinephrine Dopamine Total Catecholamines (calculated) Alternative Name(s): Dopamine, Epinephrine, Norepinephrine, Free Catecholamines, plasma and urine, Fractionated Catecholamines