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Erythrocyte Porphyrin (EP), Whole Blood
FEP
Methodology: | Extraction/Fluorometry |
Performed: | Mon, Wed, Sat |
Reported: | 2-5 days |
Specimen Required: | Collect: Royal blue (EDTA) OR Lavender (EDTA) – 1 ml whole blood. Use royal blue tube when also testing for lead. Specimen Preparation: Protect from light during collection, storage, and shipment. Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated. Unacceptable Conditions: Specimens not collected in EDTA. Clotted specimens. Specimens not protected from light acceptable with a disclaimer. Stability: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 month Note: This test is approved for NY. Performing Lab ARUP Laboratory |
CPT Code(s): | 84202 |