Specimen Requirements
Title
Erythrocyte Protoporphyrin
Specimen Requirement
Collect lavender EDTA, send 1.0 mL whole blood protected from light and refrigerated.
Methodology
Fluorometry
Stability
Room temp: Unacceptable, Refrigerated: 14 days, Frozen: 28 days
Reference Range
The reference range is determined by the performing laboratory and will show on the report.
Turnaround
3-5 days Performed Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Clinical Use
Test Code
FEPRS