Zinc protoporphyrin/Heme Ratio
General Information
Lab Name
Zinc protoporphyrin/Heme Ratio
Lab Code
ZPPH
Epic Name
Zinc Protoporph./Heme Ratio
Synonyms
Protoporphyrin/Heme Ratio
Interpretation
Method
Hematofluorometry
Reference Range
Units: umol/mol
| Female | Male | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | Range | Age | Range |
| 0- | 30-80 | 0- | 30-80 |
Ordering & Collection
Specimen Type
Collection
3 mL blood in LAVENDER or GREEN TOP tube
Also acceptable: 7 mL blood in ROYAL BLUE (Na2 EDTA) top tube
Pediatric Draw: 1 full LAVENDER or GREEN TOP MICROTAINER or 2 Hematocrit tubes
Unacceptable: Spun Gel separator tubes
Handling Instructions
Quantity
requested: 0.5 mL whole blood
minimum: 0.2 mL whole blood
Processing
Refrigerate whole blood. Do not Freeze
Note: Acceptable to share ZPPH with spun Green or EDTA tube if gel is not present. Handle plasma aliquots first and save spun red cell for ZPPH testing.
Performance
LIS Dept Code
Chemistry, Harborview (CHH)
Performing Location(s)
| HMC |
Chemistry, Special
206-520-4600 325 9th Ave, Rm # GWH-47, Seattle, WA 98104-2420 |
|---|
Frequency
Monday-Friday
Available STAT?
with Lab Med Resident approval ONLY