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Specimen Collection

Red Cell Porphyrin Screen

Test Name
Red Cell Porphyrin Screen
Test Code
SABPOR
Specimen Type

Heparin and EDTA

Protect from light

Minimum Volume
3 mL
Comments

Protect from light immediately. DO NOT SPIN

LAB NOTES Zinc Protoporphyrin will only be performed when the Red Cell Porphyrins are raised.

MBS item number
66791
Assay Performed
Biochemistry Dept via Central Specimen Reception
Royal Melbourne Hospital
2nd Floor Main Block Grattan St
Parkville 3050
VIC
9342 7360
Assay Frequency

Weekly 

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