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ZINC PROTOPORPHYRIN |
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ORDERING INFORMATION: |
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB3296 Geisinger Epic ID: 37733 | |
SPECIMEN COLLECTION |
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Specimen type: |
Whole blood | |
Preferred collection container: |
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Specimen required: |
2 mL whole blood; minimum 0.5 mL protected from light. | |
Special notes: |
Use a lead-free tube, if a blood lead test is also requested. Foil wrap samples to avoid photodegradation. | |
| SPECIMEN PROCESSING |
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Specimen processing instructions: |
Tube must be protected from light. | |
Transport temperature: |
Refrigerated. | |
Specimen stability: |
Room Temperature: 4 days. Refrigerated: 10 days. Frozen: Unacceptable. | |
Rejection criteria: |
Stability limits exceeded. Not protected from light. Frozen specimen. | |
TEST DETAILS |
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Additional information: |
Aluminum and anemia of chronic disease may cause elevated results. | |
CPT code(s): |
84202 | |
| Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed. The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. | ||
Test includes: |
Zinc Protoporphyrin | |
Methodology: |
Fluorometric |
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Synonyms: |
ZPP Quest test code 948 ZPRWB
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