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Test Code ZINCPROTOPORPH Zinc Protoporphyrins

Additional Codes

St. Luke's Compendium Code (Iatric): L930.1500

Methodology

 Fluorometry

Specimen Requirements

EDTA Whole Blood:

Draw specimen in a metal free EDTA (royal blue top) tube(s), and send 1mL whole blood refrigerated to the laboratory.  Do not freeze specimens.  Specimens should be wrapped in foil to protect from light.   Specimens must be received at St. Luke's Laboratory within 24 hours of collection.

 

Test Classification and CPT Coding

 84202

Reference Range

< 35 ug/dl

Critical Value: 50ug/dl