Test directory: Porphyrins, Total, Quant.

Ordering Code4975
Test NamePorphyrins, Total, Quant.
AliasTotal Porphyrins, Serum
Porphyrins, Serum
Preferred SpecimenSerum
Preferred ContainerPlain (Red)
Other Specimen/ContainerPlasma in Lithium Heparin (Green)
Plasma in Sodium Heparin (Green)
Plasma in 6 mL EDTA tube
Optimum Volume2 mL
Collection InstructionsProtect from light
Handling InstructionsFoil specimen to protect from light
Separate and freeze immediately
Transport RequirementsOahu: Frozen
Airline: Frozen
Specimen StabilityRefrigerated: 4 Days
Frozen: 30 Days
Rejection CriteriaWhole Blood, Hemolyzed, Ambient
Avail. StatNO
Analytic TimeUp to 8 Days
MethodologyQuantitative Fluorometry
Reference Lab ARUP Laboratories

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of April 23, 2024.
ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
Porphyrins, Total, Quant.ALL0-150-15nmol/L