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Porphyrins, Fecal-Athena #99824

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This test is currently only available in BHS CPRS. If you are a Bedford provider and wish to see this test offered in Bedford CPRS-please contact the Bedford laboratory.


Test Code
PORPHYRINS FECAL PANEL(O)


Alias/See Also
Fecal Porphyrins Panel
 


Includes
Coproporphyrin and Protoporphyrin.


Preferred Specimen
Random Stool.


Minimum Volume
1 gram


Instructions
Protect from Light.


Transport Temperature
Frozen


Methodology
Quantitative High Performance Liquid Chromatography

Report Available
2 to 7 days


Clinical Significance
Ordering recommendation: Distinguish among acute intermittent porphyria (AIP), variegate porphyria (VP), and hereditary coproporphyria (HCP).


Performing Laboratory
ARUP Laboratories

Additional Information
Link to test information on ARUP Laboratory website

Last Updated: November 13, 2019


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.