Porphyrin (blood)
Test Information
Test Name
Porphyrin (blood)
Synonyms
Blood porphyrins; RBC porphyrins; Coproporphyrins; FEP-free erythrocyte protoporphyrin
Preferred Specimen
2x Heparin (protect from light) (Whole blood)
Testing Location
Referral
Turn Around Time
1 week
Processing Information
Registration Code
BPOR
Notes
- DO NOT centrifuge; whole blood required
- Protect from light by wrapping the specimen in foil
Methodology
Interpretations
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External Referral Information
Referral Location
Waikato Hospital Laboratory
Send Away Notes
All screen positive specimens will be forwarded to LabPlus for confirmation by plasma fluorescence.
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