Table 3 –
Preoperative biochemical data for the entire cohort (n = 35).
| Laboratory test | n† | Number with elevated levels, n (%) | Mean ± SD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dopamine, serum (ULN = 46 pg/mL) | 32 | 9 (26) | 73 ± 187 |
| Epinephrine, serum (ULN = 83 pg/mL) | 30 | 7 (20) | 93 ± 174 |
| Norepinephrine, serum (ULN = 498 pg/mL) | 32 | 21 (60) | 2229 ± 3165 |
| Fractionated metanephrines, serum (ULN = 61 pg/mL) | 32 | 12 (34) | 202 ± 435 |
| Fractionated normetanephrines, serum (ULN = 112 pg/mL) | 31 | 27 (77) | 1708 ± 4256 |
| Fractionated metanephrine, urine (ULN = 261–400 mcg)* | 25 | 10 (29) | 1173 ± 2260 |
ULN = upper limit of normal; SD = standard deviation.
Range depending on patient’s blood pressure.
Number of patients with the available data.