Test directory: Porphyrins,Fract,Qnt,Random Urine

Ordering Code 212
Test Name Porphyrins,Fract,Qnt,Random Urine
Alias Coproporphyrin
Heptacarboxyporphyrin
Pentacarboxyporphyrin
Uroporphyrin
Preferred Specimen Urine, Random
Preferred Container Sterile Container
No preservatives
Other Specimen/Container Random Urine in Clean Container
Optimum Volume 3 mL
Collection Instructions Keep refrigerated
Wrap cup in foil to protect sample from the light.
Handling Instructions Transfer to "amber transport tube" or wrap in foil to protect from light.
Transport Requirements Oahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Frozen
Specimen Stability Ambient: Not Stable
Refrigerated: 1 Week
Frozen: 1 Month
Rejection Criteria Ambient, Not protected from light, Preservatives used, pH<4.0
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time Up to 6 Days
Methodology High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
Reference Lab  Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of November 3, 2025.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Uroporphyrin I ALL See report.
Uroporphyrin III ALL See report.
Heptacarboxyporphyrin ALL See report.
Hexacarboxyporphyrin ALL See report.
Pentacarboxyporphyrin ALL See report.
Coproporphyrin I ALL See report.
Coproporphyrin III ALL See report.
Total Porphyrins ALL See report.
Interpretation ALL See report.