ZPP
Zinc Protoporphyrin (ZPP)
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3076
Synonyms:
PROTOPORPH
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Royal blue top EDTA tube or tan top lead free tube; submit original tube
Specimen Type:
Whole blood
Preferred Volume:
7 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.2 mL
Collection Procedure:
Mix the tube thoroughly to avoid clotting.
Store and Transport:
Room temperature
Stability:
Refrigerated - 7 days
Room temperature - 5 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Clotted; frozen; hemolyzed; icteric specimens will be rejected.
CPT Codes:
84202 - ZPP (Zinc Protoporphyrin) (EAP 30020987)
Method:
Fluorometry