Test Code LAB20998 ZINC PROTOPORPHYRIN (ZPP), WHOLE BLOOD
Department
Send Outs
Reference Lab Test Number
ZPPWB
Collection Requirements
Send 3.0 mL whole blood in the original collection tube.
Refer To
Warde Medical LaboratoryPrimary Collection Container
Lavender EDTA
Alternate Collection Container
Whole Blood: Royal blue (K2EDTA), Royal blue (NaHep), Tan (K2EDTA), Pink (K2EDTA).
Transport
Refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Stability
Room temperature: 30 hours
Refrigerated: 5 weeks
Frozen: Unacceptable
Minimum Testing Volume
0.2 mL
Reference Range
0-69 ?mol ZPP/ mol Hem
Methodology
Quantitative Hematofluorometry
Performed
Monday – Friday
Reported
4 – 7 days
CPT Codes
84202
Unacceptable Conditions
Hemolyzed, clotted or frozen samples