What screening tests are available for neuroblastoma?

Screening can be done around six months of age by testing the urine for certain acids that are produced when the hormones norepinephrine and dopamine are metabolized, or broken down. However, because screening can result in overdiagnosis and unnecessary treatment, it is not recommended in the United States.

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