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Porphyrins, Quantitative, Random Urine

Order Code
120980
CPT
84120
Test Details
Synonyms

Uroporphyrin, Coproporphyrin

TAT

9 days

Methodology

High-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) with fluorometric detection

Remarks

Test Includes: Coproporphyrins I and III, uroporphyrins, hepatocarboxylporphyrins, hexacarboxylporphyrins, pentacarboxylporphyrins

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Spot urine test for porphyrins. Used in initial porphyria screening.

Specimen Type

Random Urine, protected from light

Volume

2 mL

Specimen Container

12 mL plastic transport tube (without preservative)

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

Protected from light

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 7 days
Frozen 14 days
Order Code
120980
CPT
84120
Test Details
Synonyms

Uroporphyrin, Coproporphyrin

TAT

9 days

Methodology

High-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) with fluorometric detection

Remarks

Test Includes: Coproporphyrins I and III, uroporphyrins, hepatocarboxylporphyrins, hexacarboxylporphyrins, pentacarboxylporphyrins

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Spot urine test for porphyrins. Used in initial porphyria screening.

Specimen Type

Random Urine, protected from light

Volume

2 mL

Specimen Container

12 mL plastic transport tube (without preservative)

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

Protected from light

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 7 days
Frozen 14 days