| Test CODE | NAME |
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FEP
Erythrocyte Porphyrin (EP), Whole Blood
| Methodology: | Extraction/Fluorometry |
| Performed: | Mon, Wed, Sat |
| Reported: | 2-5 days |
| Specimen Required: | Collect: Royal blue (EDTA) OR Lavender (EDTA) - 1 ml whole blood.
Use royal blue tube when also testing for lead.
Specimen Preparation: Protect from light during collection, storage, and shipment.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens not collected in EDTA. Clotted specimens.
Specimens not protected from light acceptable with a disclaimer.
Stability: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 month
Note: This test is approved for NY .
Performing Lab
ARUP Laboratory
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| CPT Code(s): | 84202 |