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Porphyrins, Total, Plasma

Important Note

This test (Porphyrins, Total, Plasma) can only be order in eDH using Miscellaneous Lab Request (LAB3715). This test requires Pathologist approval and can only be ordered in Cerner Millennium by the Mailout Dept (xPorphyrins, Total-Mayo).

 

Reflex Tests

Test ID Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
PFP Porphyrins, Fractionation, P No No

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

Plasma


Shipping Instructions


Ship specimen in amber vial to protect from light.



Necessary Information


Include a list of medications the patient is currently taking.



Specimen Required


Patient Preparation: Patient must not consume any alcohol for 24 hours before specimen collection.

Supplies: Amber Frosted Tube, 5 mL (T915)

Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Green top (sodium or lithium heparin)

Acceptable: Lavender top (EDTA)

Submission Container/Tube: Amber vial

Specimen Volume: 3 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Centrifuge specimen and aliquot plasma into amber vial.

2. Send plasma frozen.


Specimen Minimum Volume

1 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Plasma Frozen 14 days LIGHT PROTECTED

Reference Values

≤1.0 mcg/dL

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

CPT Code Information

84311-Porphyrins, total

82542-Porphyrins, fractionation (if appropriate)

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
PTP Porphyrins, Total, P 2815-9

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
8731 Porphyrins, Total, P 2815-9
34252 Reviewed By 18771-6
33869 Interpretation 59462-2

Report Available

2 to 4 days

Specimen Retention Time

14 days