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Zinc Protoporphyrin (Sendaway Test)

Laboratory:Clinical Biochemistry
Test Code:ZNN
Specimen Types:Blood
Container Types:
Lithium Heparin (without Gel)Lithium Heparin (without Gel)
Adults Volume or Mass:10 mL
Collection & Request Instructions:Protect from light

10 ml blood, lithium-heparin tube closed to light

Transport Instructions:Room Temperature
Processing Instructions:Do Not Centrifuge
Assay Frequency:Fortnightly
External Laboratory:Melbourne Health Shared Pathology Service
External Transport Instructions:Send at 4'C with Ice Pack