Zinc Protoporphyrin ZINCPROTO

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Zinc Protoporphyrin

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Zinc Protoporphyrin

EPIC Order Name

Zinc protoporphyrin

Clinical Info

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

Specimen Type

Blood

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 Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute Chantilly, VA
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CPT

84202

LOINC Code: 33007-6

PDM

5902820

Result Interpretation

Industrial Exposure < 100 mcg/dL

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