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General
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Clinical Use:
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Blood and Urine tests that are used to help diagnose and monitor a group of rare disorders called porphyrias. |
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Availability:
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Samples are batched and tested once a week.
Please note : Faecal Porphyrin analysis may be indicated in extremely rare circumstances where Hereditary Coproporphyria(HCP) is suspected.
This test needs to be authorised by the Duty Biochemist prior to collection. Samples are referred to RPAH in Sydney for testing. |
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Code:
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UPN & RPN |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled and protected from light. |
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Reference Interval:
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Refer to report or laboratory
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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EDTA (LAVENDER), and, Urine Container (URINE), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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2mL Blood; 20mL Urine |
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Collection Instructions:
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Protect sample from light immediately following collection.
A request for Faecal Porphyrin must be authorised by the Duty Biochemist prior to collection. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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Stability:
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled and protected from light. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Special Chemistry |
Biochemistry |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4114 |
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Last Updated : 01-03-2022 18:23 |