Test Name
Porphyrins, Total, Plasma
Alternate DescriptionPorphyrins, Total
LIS CodePORPTP
AvailabilitySetup: Tuesday and Thursday afternoon at reference lab
Lab Section
Specimen Processing Area
Fluid TypeBlood
Specimen Tube Type Transport
Green Sodium Heparin tube
Summary Test NamePorphyrins, Total, Plasma
Specimen Stability7 days, if refrigerated
Minimum Volume2.0 ml Plasma
Specimen TransportFreeze
Reference ValueAccompanies report
Additional Test InformationProtect from light