Book chapter
Methodology of Studying the Catecholamine Response to Stress
Clinical and Methodological Issues in Cardiovascular Psychophysiology, pp.131-143
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
1985
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-70655-4_13
Abstract
The catecholamines (epinephrine, norepinephrine and dopamine), as measured in urine or plasma, increase dramatically in response to a variety of stressors including emotional stimuli, cognitive challenges, and physical activity. Measuring the catecholamine response to stress is often desirable because it provides the most direct assessment of sympathetic nervous system activity. This chapter discusses the methodology for measuring catecholamine responses to stress. Because catecholamines are so responsive to a variety of stimuli, a number of factors which must be carefully controlled in studies of catecholamine responses are discussed. The techniques for collecting both urine and plasma samples are presented along with a discussion of the appropriate timing of samples. Finally, procedures for preparing and storing urine and plasma samples and for assaying catecholamine levels are presented.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Methodology of Studying the Catecholamine Response to Stress
- Creators
- Marcia M WardIvan N Mefford
- Resource Type
- Book chapter
- Publication Details
- Clinical and Methodological Issues in Cardiovascular Psychophysiology, pp.131-143
- DOI
- 10.1007/978-3-642-70655-4_13
- Publisher
- Springer Berlin Heidelberg; Berlin, Heidelberg
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 1985
- Academic Unit
- Health Management and Policy
- Record Identifier
- 9984214950802771
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