Porphyrin HPLC

Department

Lipids/Trace Metals

Delphic Registration Code

PORU or PORF dependent on sample type

Laboratory Handling

Registration

protect samples from light and send to Trace metals fridge

Test Adds

Urine - frozen 72 hours light protected; Faecal - frozen 14 days light protected

Turnaround Time

4 weeks

Test Code

3278

Specimen Type

• Urine
• Faecal

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Pottle

Additional Specimen Information

Urine and Faeces as per Screening Tests. Protect from light.

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Faecal

Transport to Lab

Frozen
If overnight - Frozen

Additional Referral/Aliquot Information

Urine and Faeces as per Screening Tests Fridge. Protect from light.

Reference Intervals

Chromatographic pattern to indicate type of porphyria.

For adequate screening tests for porphyria we require:

Blood: 2-5 ml heparinised blood (T34)
Urine: 10-15 ml fresh random specimen
Faeces: A stool minimum 10 g (walnut size)
Specimens should be wrapped in foil, placed in a paper bag and not exposed to direct sunlight.

Test Method

HPLC

Non-Funded Test Cost

$180.79 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

3278

Additional Costing Information

Only performed if screening tests positive

Contact Information

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