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Pseudonyms

ZNPO, Zinc Protoporphyrin

Collection Requirements

6-9 ml EDTA protected by Aluminium Foil

Tube Colour

Pink, Lavender

Test image(s)

Requires own tube?

Yes

Department

Biochemistry

Reference Interval

<1.6umol/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: ZNPO

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