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Porphyrin Fractionated, Rdm Urine

Test Code
LAB123


CPT Codes
84120

Preferred Specimen
Leak-proof Urine container protected from light


Minimum Volume
1.5 mL


Instructions
Collect blood sample with foil-wrapped green-top tube. Separate plasma by centrifugation. Avoid hemolysis. Remove plasma to a light-protected tube. Freeze immediately after separation.


Transport Temperature
Frozen


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days


Methodology
High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.