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Test Code LAB2142 Porphyrins, Total, Plasma

Additional Codes

PTP

Useful For

Monitoring treatment of patients with porphyria cutanea tarda

Reflex Tests

Test ID Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
PFP Porphyrins, Fractionation, P No No

Testing Algorithm

If total porphyrins are above 1.0 mcg/dL, then porphyrin fractionation will be performed at an additional charge.

 

The following algorithms are available:

-Porphyria (Acute) Testing Algorithm

-Porphyria (Cutaneous) Testing Algorithm

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

Plasma


Shipping Instructions


Ship specimen in amber vial to protect from light.



Necessary Information


Include a list of medications the patient is currently taking.



Specimen Required


Patient Preparation: Patient must not consume any alcohol for 24 hours before specimen collection.

Supplies: Amber Frosted Tube, 5 mL (T915)

Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Green top (sodium or lithium heparin)

Acceptable: Lavender top (EDTA)

Submission Container/Tube: Amber vial

Specimen Volume: 3 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Centrifuge specimen and aliquot plasma into amber vial.

2. Send plasma frozen.


Specimen Minimum Volume

1 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Plasma Frozen 14 days LIGHT PROTECTED
Medical University of South Carolina Note:

On-campus collections: Tube to 99 or deliver to University Extension Hospital Room EH318 
Submission Container/Tube: Amber vial
 
 
Off-campus collections:  Protect from light! Centrifuge and aliquot within 2 hours.
Specimen to be stored/transported Frozen

Reference Values

≤1.0 mcg/dL

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

CPT Code Information

84311-Porphyrins, total

82542-Porphyrins, fractionation (if appropriate)

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
PTP Porphyrins, Total, P 2815-9

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
8731 Porphyrins, Total, P 2815-9
34252 Reviewed By 18771-6
33869 Interpretation 59462-2

Interpretation

Abnormal results are reported with a detailed interpretation that may include an overview of the results and their significance, a correlation to available clinical information provided with the specimen, differential diagnosis, recommendations for additional testing when indicated and available, and a phone number to reach one of the laboratory directors in case the referring physician has additional questions.

Report Available

2 to 4 days

Specimen Retention Time

14 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis OK
Gross lipemia OK
Gross icterus OK

Method Description

The plasma porphyrins profile is performed as a 2-step analysis. First, the total plasma porphyrins concentration is determined by extracting the porphyrins from plasma with a mixture of ethyl acetate and acetic acid. The porphyrins are then back extracted into dilute hydrochloric acid. Total porphyrins are quantified on this extract via scanning spectrofluorometry. If the total plasma porphyrin concentration is elevated, the extract is submitted for high-performance liquid chromatography analysis, whereby the individual porphyrin analytes are separated by differential partitioning between a stationary aliphatic surface and a moving aqueous buffer solution. As the porphyrins emerge separately from the column, the quantity of each is monitored with a fluorescence detector.(Unpublished Mayo method)

Method Name

PTP: Extraction and Scanning Spectrofluorometry

PFP: High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)