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Specimen Collection

Porphyrin Screen (includes blood urine and faeces, all are assayed for a complete result)

Test Name
Porphyrin Screen (includes blood urine and faeces, all are assayed for a complete result)
Test Code
SABPOR, SAUPOR, SAFPOR
Specimen Type

EDTA-5mL, Lithium Heparin-5mL, Urine-10-20mL, Faeces-20g

Comments

ALL samples to be protected from light

Lab notes: send whole blood, DO NOT SPIN, do not separate, protect from light. Transport at 4oC to testing laboratory

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

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