Pseudonyms
PPOR
Collection Requirements
6.0ml Lithium Heparin (no gel) preferred.
4.5 ml Lithium Heparin or 8.5 ml Serum in foil also acceptable. Note: Serum can not be shared for RBC porphyrin.
Tube Colour
Dark Green, Green, Gold (wrapped In Foil)
Test image(s)
Requires own tube?
Yes
Department
BiochemistryReference Interval
0 – 10 nmol/L
Availability
Fortnightly
Fee
AUD $30 not Medicare rebatable
Notes
Store at 4C, transport using an ice pack. Specimen needs to be protected from light (foiled)
Test code: PPOR
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