PORPH BLD
Porphyrin Evaluation, Whole Blood
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3718
Synonyms:
Porphyrin Fractionated Erythrocytes
Fractionated Porphyrins RBC
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Patient Preparation:
The patient should abstain from alcohol for 24 hours prior to collection.
Required Patient Info:
Include a list of medications the patient is currently taking.
Container Type:
Green top (sodium heparin) tube
Specimen Type:
Whole blood
Preferred Volume:
Full Tube
Alternate Specimens:
Lavender top (EDTA)
Minimum Volume:
3 mL
Specimen Processing:
Immediately place specimen on wet ice, must stay cold.
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Refrigerated - 7 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Gross hemolysis
CPT Codes:
84311 - Porphyrins Evaluation (EAP 30021509)
82542 - if appropriate
Method:
Spectrofluorometric