Test Directory
Porphyrins (faeces)
Containers - Adult
Sterile Universal 20ml
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Volume Range
5g
Additive per Container
None |
Containers - Child
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Sterile Universal 20ml
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Volume Range
5g
Additive per Container
None |
Reference ranges
200 nmol/g dry weight
Laboratory Site
The Photobiology Unit Dundee
The Photobiology Unit
Dermatology
Level 8
Ninewells Hospital & Medical School
Dundee
DD1 9SY
Tel: 01382 660111
Dermatology
Level 8
Ninewells Hospital & Medical School
Dundee
DD1 9SY
Tel: 01382 660111
Sample storage arrangements
Protect sample from light.
Special instructions for collection
Send with blood and urine for quantitative porphyrin analysis in selected patients, or after a positive/equivocal screening result.
Anticipated turnaround
28 days
General additional information
Samples from RIE, SJH and RHCYP will be sent via WGH.
Clinical testing strategy can be found here:
Further information for referring labs can be found here.