Methodology
High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
Synonyms
Congenital Erythropoietic Porphyria (CEP), Congenital Porphyria; ErythropoieticUroporphyria; Uroporphyrinogen III Co-synthase; Gunther Disease
Specimen Type
Whole Blood
Performing Lab
Mayo Medical Lab
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Varies
Standard TAT
7-14 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
3-5 mL Blood
Container Type
Green (Sodium Heparin)
Collection Instructions
Patient should abstain from alcohol for 24 hours prior to collection. Immediately place specimen on WET ICE after collection. Include a list of medications the patient is currently taking.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-Only
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: Unacceptable
Rejection Criteria
Mild hemolysis
Test Volume Required
5 mL Whole Blood
Minimum Test Volume
3 mL Whole Blood
CPT Codes
82657
Revised
04-30-17
Initials
SL