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Alternative Names:

Plasma Porphyrin

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

PPB

Medicare rebatable:

Yes

Registration Instructions:

CSR: Approval from a pathologist during business hours is required.

Specimen Types:

Plasma

Container Types:

Lithium Heparin (without Gel)

Adults Volume or Mass:

6 mL

Minimum/Paediatric Volume or Mass:

2 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Collect at ambient temperature
Protect from light

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature
Protect from Light

Processing Instructions:

Centrifuge
Aliquot
Protect from light
Store at 4'C

External Laboratory:

Melbourne Health Shared Pathology Service

External Transport Instructions:

Send at 4'C with Ice Pack

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