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Which of the following is best for diagnosis of pheochromocytoma?

A
24-hour urinary Vaniyll Mandelic acid
B
24-hour urinary Fractionated Metanephrine
C
24-hour Urinary Hydroxy indole acetic acid
D
24-hour Urinary Hydroxy tryptamine
High-Yield Explanation
Pheochromocytoma Most sensitive screening test for pheochromocytoma- Urinary catecholamines and Vanillyl mandelic acid (VMA)level. Best test for diagnosis of pheochromocytoma- 24 hours plasma fractionated Metanephrine > 24 hours urinary plasma fractionated Metanephrine 24 hours urinary hydroxy indole acetic acid is performed for carcinoid tumors

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