Porphyrins - Plasma Test | Austin Pathology

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Porphyrins - Plasma

Laboratory	Referred Test
Specimen	Blood
Container	Lithium Heparin - No Gel (green)
Collection Instructions	Protect from light - wrap in foil
Minimum Adult Volume	0.5mL
Minimum Paediatric Volume	None
Frequency	As required

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Test Code	PPOR
Container ID	LH, LHP, ES, EL, EP, S, SP, LHF
Storage Instructions	Store at 4°C
Additional (Storage) Instructions	Instructions for: Metropolitan and Regional Specimen Receptions WHOLE BLOOD SPECIMEN REQUIRED - DO NOT CENTRIFUGE Store tube foil-wrapped and refrigerated at 4°C
Transport Instructions	Transport at 4°C
External Laboratory	Biochemistry, Melbourne Health Shared Pathology Service