Zinc - Protoporphyrins (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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Zinc - Protoporphyrins (Blood)

Alternate Names	Zinc Protoporphyrins
Test Code	ZNPO
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	9 mL EDTA (Purple Top) - DEDICATED
Medicare Rebate	No - please complete Patient Financial Consent Form.pdf
Out of Pocket Costs	Please note: This service is not Medicare rebatable and patients may be charged. Out of Pocket cost - $30.00 Fee above is an indication only; please contact testing laboratory for up-to date cost.
Ordering Information	This test is of no value in the diagnosis of porphyrias but is sometimes used as an additional test in the diagnosis of lead poisoning.
Collection Instructions	Please collect 1 x DEDICATED 9mL EDTA tube.
Transport Instructions	Transport ambient at room temperature Transport foil-wrapped
Storage Instructions	Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency	Fortnightly
Min Test Volume	5mL
Add On Test Suitability	Add ons for this test cannot be performed.

Container ID	EW, LHW
CSR Instructions	WHOLE BLOOD SPECIMEN - DO NOT CENTRIFUGE. Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception Place sample in 4°C Sendout tub
Laboratory Instructions	None
External Laboratory	Biochemistry, Melbourne Health Shared Pathology Service
Accredited Test	Yes

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