Full details for "Porphyrins -Red Blood Cell". | |
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Name |
Porphyrins -Red Blood Cell |
Alternative name/Profile |
Erythrocyte protoporphyrin Scan. Total Erythrocyte Protoporphyrin quantitation is carried out when scan is positive or know EPP patient. |
Department |
Biochemistry |
Investigation |
Porpyria : see related Links below for full detail investigation requirements |
Specimen type |
EDTA Whole Blood protected from light. |
Sample type |
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Sample container & volume |
2 X 3mL Purple EDTA bottles protected from light |
Frequency of analysis |
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Turnaround time |
5 -7 working days qualitative. If positive, further testing of 7-14 working days for quantitative results |
Availability |
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Notes |
Appropriate clinical details, current medication and previous family history (if known) is required. If a delay is expected please measure and send the Hct (haematocrit) value, as this may be required by the Porphrin laboratory. Refrigerate sample for up to 24 hours, but if greater delay is expected (over weekend), freeze sample, send frozen ensuring the Hct is acvailable. If an Acute Attack is suspected, please send a random urine sample immediately to the Porphyrin laboratory. During 9-5 Monday to Friday please contact the Porphyrin laboratory at 01-4162058 to inform staff of sample. Out of hours please contact the Biochemistry Department on-call staff member.
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Related links |
https://porphyria.eu/en/content/porphyrias Download Porphyrin Request Form: |
Reference range |
see report |
Last updated |
Tue, 16 Jan 2024 14:48:37 GMT |