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Porphyrins, Total, Plasma

Order Code
823239
CPT
84311
Test Details
TAT

18 days

Methodology

Extraction and Scanning Spectrofluorometry

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Measures total porphyrins. Supports porphyria diagnosis.

Specimen Type

Plasma, protected from light

Volume

3 mL

Specimen Container

Green-top (heparin) tube, (no gel-barrier tubes accepted)

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
Frozen Contact Technical Support
Order Code
823239
CPT
84311
Test Details
TAT

18 days

Methodology

Extraction and Scanning Spectrofluorometry

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Measures total porphyrins. Supports porphyria diagnosis.

Specimen Type

Plasma, protected from light

Volume

3 mL

Specimen Container

Green-top (heparin) tube, (no gel-barrier tubes accepted)

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
Frozen Contact Technical Support