Zinc Protoporphyrin

Synonyms

  • LAB1085
  • ZINC PROTOPORPHYRIN
  • ZN
  • ZPP

Cerner Name

Zinc Protoporphyrin

Clinical Info

Zinc protoporphyrin (ZPP) accumulates in erythrocytes as a result of chronic lead absorption or iron deficiency anemia.

Specimen Sources

Blood, Arterial Blood, Capillary Blood, Central Line Blood, Venous

Specimen Types

Blood

Specimen Volume

2 mL of EDTA whole blood (0.5mL min)

Container

D BL-EDTA

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Navy Blue Top (EDTA)Tube
Specimen: 2 mL of EDTA whole blood (0.5mL min)
Transport Temperature: Refrigerate

Alternate Containers: Whole blood collected in: sodium heparin (royal blue-top) tube, sodium heparin (green-top) tube
Lavender Top tube is not acceptable

Transport Instructions

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

4 Days Room Temperature
10 Days Refrigerated
Unacceptable Frozen

Methodology

Hematofluorometry

Days Performed

TAT: 2 - 3 Days

Performing Laboratories

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute Chantilly, VA
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CPT

84202

LOINC Code: 33007-6

PDM

5902820

Results
Component Name Base Name Common Name External Name
ZINC PROTOPORPHYRIN ZINCPROT ZINC PROTOPORPHYRIN Zinc Protoporphyrin

Result Interpretation

Industrial Exposure < 100 mcg/dL

Forms
Chemistry LAB1085 build edit