| Test CODE | NAME |
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S158
Porphyrins, Total, Plasma or Serum
| Methodology: | Quantitative Fluorometry |
| Performed: | Sun,Tue,Thu |
| Reported: | 2-5 days |
| Specimen Required: | Collect: Green (heparin) OR Lavender (EDTA) OR Plain Red - 2 ml plasma or serum.
Specimen Preparation: CRITICAL: Protect from light during collection, storage, and shipment. Separate plasma or serum from cells within 1 hour of collection. Transfer plasma or serum to an Amber Transport Tube.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions: Body fluids other than plasma or serum. Frozen whole blood. Hemolyzed specimens. Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 4 days; Frozen: 1 month
Note: This test is approved for NY .
Performing
Lab ARUP Laboratory
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| CPT Code(s): | 84311 |