Protoporphyrins, Zinc

Test Code: TD_4914
CPT Code(s): 84202

$29

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

Zinc protoporphyrins
ZPP

Test Includes

Protoporphyrins, Zinc

Methodology

Hemofluorometry

Rejection Criteria

Hemolysis
Frozen samples
Clotted samples

Reference Range(s)

0-69 UMOL ZPP/MOL HEME

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

EDTA Royal Blue Top Trace Metal-free Tube

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL Whole Blood

Sample Stability

1 week room temperature
1 week refrigerated

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

Collect 1 mL whole blood from a royal blue trace metal-free tube
with EDTA. Refrigerate.

Alternative Specimen

Collect 1 mL EDTA lavender top whole blood. Refrigerate.