| Field Name |
Data Description |
| Test Name |
Zinc Protoporphyrin (ZPP) |
| Code |
ZINCP |
|
CPT Code |
84202 |
| Last Modified |
11/2/2015 8:15:00 AM |
| Test Name |
ZINC PROTOPORPHYRIN, INDUSTRIAL |
| Synonyms |
ZINC PROTOPORPHYRIN (ZPP) |
| Patient Preparation |
FEP, Workplace FEP/ZPP |
| Spec. Requirements |
Whole blood |
| Tube |
Royal blue-top (EDTA) |
| Collection Volume |
2.0 (0.5) mL |
| Storage |
Frozen, Refrigerated, Ambient 14 days |
| Routine TAT |
2-5 days |
| STAT TAT |
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| Days Test Performed |
Monday - Friday |
| Performed by BHS |
None |
| See Availability |
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| Reference Lab |
LabCorp of America |
| Reference Lab Code |
010169 Protoporphyrin, Free Erythrocyte, and Zinc Protoporphyrin, Workplace |
| Clinical Use |
This test is for workplace monitoring. Monitor chronic industrial exposure to lead. This test is not intended for the evaluation of suspected porphyrias, including congenital erythropoietic porphyria. The Porphyrins, Evaluation, RBC test is intended for that purpose. This test is intended for the evaluation of suspected lead toxicity and iron deficiency anemia. |
| Reference Range |
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| Critical Value |
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| Testing Sample Type |
Whole blood |
| Min Lab Testing Volume |
2.0 (0.5) mL |
| Special Handling |
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| Lab Notes |
Includes Zinc protoporphyrin and free erythrocyte protoporphyrin |
| Methodology |
F - Fluorimetry |
| Limitations |
Rejection Clotted specimen |
