UW Hospital and Clinics Lab Test Directory
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Protoporphyrin, RBC
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RBCPP / HCRBCPP
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Link: http://aruplab.com/guides/ug/tests/0020610.jsp
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Testing will be sent to an approved reference laboratory.
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Specimen Requirements
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Royal Blue top tube with EDTA antigoagulant is available from UWHC Client Services (B4/220) at 608.263.7060.
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Preferred: Lavender top
Also Acceptable:
Royal blue top (with EDTA anticoagulant)
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CRITICAL-protect whole blood from light during collection, storage, and transport.
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Interpretation
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RBC Protoporphyrin zinc FEP ZPP EP whole blood porphyrins
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