Porphyrin (faeces)
Test Information
Test Name
Porphyrin (faeces)
Synonyms
Faecal porphyrin screen
Price
$55.00
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Preferred Specimen
Random faeces (Protect from light)
Testing Location
Referral
Turn Around Time
1 week
Collection Information
Preparation
- Specimen ideally collected when symptomatic
Processing Information
Registration Code
FPOR
Notes
- Protect from light by wrapping the specimen in foil
- Freeze specimen
- If other faecal tests are requested, please send a separate specimen
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 HPLC
Send Away Transport
Frozen
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