Zinc Protoporphyrin, Blood

Department

Lipids/Trace Metals

Delphic Registration Code

PORB

Laboratory Handling

Registration

whole blood protect from light, to trace metals fridge.

Synonyms

ZPP

Turnaround Time

5 days

Test Code

4145

Specimen Type

• Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

1

No of Samples Required

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Lithium Heparin - Non-gel (Green Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

0.2

Additional Specimen Information

Protect from light

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Whole Blood

Minimum Volume (ml)

0.2

Additional Referral/Aliquot Information

Protect from light

Reference Intervals

6 – 36 ug/dL

Test Method

Frontface Fluorimetry

Non-Funded Test Cost

$15.12 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

4145

Additional Costing Information

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.

Urgent testing by arrangement

Contact Information

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