Specimen Collection Manual and Test Catalog
ZINC PROTOPORPHYRIN
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB3296 Geisinger Epic ID: 37733SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type:
Whole blood
Preferred collection container:
Specimen required:
2 mL whole blood; minimum 0.5 mL protected from light.
Special notes:
Use a lead-free tube, if a blood lead test is also requested. Foil wrap samples to avoid photodegradation.
SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions:
Tube must be protected from light.
Transport temperature:
Refrigerated.
Specimen stability:
Room Temperature: 4 days. Refrigerated: 10 days. Frozen: Unacceptable.
Rejection criteria:
Stability limits exceeded. Not protected from light. Frozen specimen.
TEST DETAILS
Additional information:
CPT code(s):
84202 Aluminum and anemia of chronic disease may cause elevated results.
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding. Any
questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.
Test includes:
Zinc Protoporphyrin
Methodology:
Fluorometric
Synonyms:
Review Date:
11/12/2024 ZPP, Quest test code 948, ZPRWB
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