3272 Erythrocyte Protoporphyrin

Components
NAME METHOD REFERENCE RANGE UNITS
Erythrocyte Protoporphyrin HF  < 36  ug/dL 


Specimen Requirements
TYPE VOLUME TEMPERATURE INSTRUCTIONS
PRIMARY
1 Whole Blood EDTA Foil Wra 1 (0.5) mL   Ambient - 7 Day(s), Refrigerated - 14 Day(s) See COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS. 
ALTERNATE
  Whole Blood Hep Foil Wrap 1 (0.5) mL   Ambient - 7 Day(s), Refrigerated - 14 Day(s)  
  Whole Bld Hep Tan Foil Wr   Ambient - 7 Day(s), Refrigerated - 14 Day(s)  
  Whole Blood EDTA Microtai 1 (0.5) mL   Ambient - 7 Day(s), Refrigerated - 14 Day(s)  
  WB NaHep Trace Metal Foil   Ambient - 7 Day(s), Refrigerated - 14 Day(s)  
  WB EDTA Trace Metal FoilW   Ambient - 7 Day(s), Refrigerated - 14 Day(s)  


Collection Instruction
Protect from light: use foil wrapping or amber tubes


Reported: Same day

CPT Code: 84202

Notes: Patient's age must be provided.