Porphyrins (faeces)

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Porphyrins (faeces)
PORF, PORSA
Faeces (5g-10g is sufficient), collect in a 20ml universal container, protect from light during transportation to the laboratory. Upon arrival in the laboratory the sample is refrigerated prior to referral. The sample should be protected from light at all times.
This investigation is referred to another centre for analysis: Department of Medical Biochemistry
University Hospital of Wales
Heath Park
Cardiff CF4 4XW
Tel: 029 2074 7747
Fax: 029 2074 3838
Used in the investigation of suspected porphyria
Contact referral laboratory. Please see specimen handling requirements
Contact referral laboratory
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