Test Name
Porphyrins, Fractionated, 24 Hour Urine
Alternate DescriptionPorphyrins, Fractionated
LIS CodePORPQT
AvailabilitySetup: Tuesday - Friday at reference lab
Lab Section
Specimen Processing Area
Fluid TypeUrine
Test Includes
Uroporphyrin, Heptacarboxylporphyrin, Hexacarboxylporphyrin, Pentacarboxylporphyrin, and Coproporphyrin, Total Porphyrins and Interpretation
Specimen Tube Type TransportCollection with no preservative is acceptable, if properly refrigerated and light protected.
Summary Test NamePorphyrins, Fractionated, 24 Hour Urine
Specimen Stability7 days, if refrigerated
Minimum Volume2 ml urine
Specimen TransportRefrigerate
Reference ValueAccompanies report
Additional Test InformationProtect from light