Zinc protoporphyrin

Alphabetical Test listing

Zinc protoporphyrin-13303

Test name:

Zinc protoporphyrin

Test number:

13303

Excellian order number:

LAB13303

Abbreviation:

ZPP

Alternate names:

ZPP

Useful for:

The evaluation of exposure to lead

Specimen type:

EDTA whole blood, metal free

Collection container:

Navy blue metal free vial/tube with EDTA

Volume:

1.0 mL

Minimum volume:

0.5 mL

Collection instructions:

Immediatley following collection, mix sample by inverting 8 - 10 times to prevent clotting

Processing instructions:

Do not spin
Protect from light

Transport container:

Navy blue metal free vial/tube with EDTA, protected from light

Transport and stability:

Refrigerated (preferred) - 5 days

Frozen - NO

Reason for rejection:

Specimens received frozen

Performing lab:

MedTox Laboratories (60620): R-MX

Days set up:

Every other day

TAT:

2 - 3 days

Method:

Fluorometry

Reference ranges:

<37 µg/dL

OSHA guideline: <100 µg/dL

CPT codes:

84202

Date created:

03/06/2019

Revised date:

03/09/2021

Review date:

12/28/2023