Test directory: Porphyrins,Fract,Qnt,Random Urine

Ordering Code212
Test NamePorphyrins,Fract,Qnt,Random Urine
AliasCoproporphyrin
Heptacarboxyporphyrin
Pentacarboxyporphyrin
Uroporphyrin
Preferred SpecimenUrine, Random
Preferred ContainerSterile Container
No preservatives
Other Specimen/ContainerRandom Urine in Clean Container
Optimum Volume3 mL
Collection InstructionsKeep refrigerated
Wrap cup in foil to protect sample from the light.
Handling InstructionsTransfer to "amber transport tube" or wrap in foil to protect from light.
Transport RequirementsOahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Frozen
Specimen StabilityAmbient: Not Stable
Refrigerated: 1 Week
Frozen: 1 Month
Rejection CriteriaAmbient, Not protected from light, Preservatives used, pH<4.0
Avail. StatNO
Analytic TimeUp to 6 Days
MethodologyHigh Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
Reference Lab Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of March 31, 2025.
ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
Uroporphyrin IALLSee report.
Uroporphyrin IIIALLSee report.
HeptacarboxyporphyrinALLSee report.
HexacarboxyporphyrinALLSee report.
PentacarboxyporphyrinALLSee report.
Coproporphyrin IALLSee report.
Coproporphyrin IIIALLSee report.
Total PorphyrinsALLSee report.
InterpretationALLSee report.