Erythrocyte Porphyrin (EP), Whole Blood
| CPT Code(s): | 84202 |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect:Royal blue (EDTA), lavender (EDTA), pink (K2EDTA), or Tan ( K2EDTA). Use royal blue tube when also testing for lead. Specimen Preparation:Protect from light during collection, storage, and shipment. Transfer 1 mL whole blood to an RDL Amber Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL) Storage/Transport Temperature: Stability:Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 month |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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