Laboratory Medicine Program

Porphyrins: Quantitation (Feces Random)
(Coproporphyrin, Uroporphyrin, Heptacarboxylic Acid, Pentacarboxylic Acid, Deuteroporphyrin, Mesoporphyrin, Protoporphyrin)

Clinical Decription:

Method: HPLC

Component Tests Used: n/a

Reference Ranges Used:
See HICL Referance Manual

Specimen Type: Stool
Volume: gm (minimum: 50 gm)

Shipping: None

Special Instructions: Specimen must be sent in a sealed container. Protect from light - use a dark container or wrap in foil. Store and send frozen. Quantitative analysis may only be done if a prelimnary Prophyrin screen is positive.

Testing Schedule(s): Please call

Turnaround Time: None

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For more information, call 416.340.5227 or 1.866.865.5227

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