- YEPWB
Erythrocyte Porphyrin, (EP), Whole Blood
Specimen:
Test Code
YEPWB
Specimen Name
Erythrocyte Porphyrin, (EP), Whole Blood
Collect
1-Royal Blue (EDTA)
Also acceptable EDTA (purple)
Also acceptable EDTA (purple)
Submit
1 mL (Min: 0.5 mL) Whole Blood Refrigerated Protected from light
Special Handling
Protect from light during collection, storage, and shipment. Transfer 1 mL whole blood to an amber transport tube or amber bag.
Rejection Criteria
Specimens not collected in EDTA. Clotted specimens.
Stability
Ambient Unacceptable; Refrigerated 2 weeks; Frozen 1 month
Methodology
Fluorometry
Performed
Monday/Wednesday/Saturday
Reported
3-7 days
CPT Codes
- 84202
Components
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Additional Information
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