Which diagnostic test is most definitive for a suspected pheochromocytoma?
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Correct answer: 24-hour urinary metanephrines and catecholamines
Elevated 24-hour urinary metanephrines and catecholamines are the standard biochemical confirmation of pheochromocytoma, prior to imaging.
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