Zinc Protoporphyrin

Test Name

Zinc Protoporphyrin

Lab Section

Specimen Processing Area

Fluid Type

Whole Blood

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Lavender Top Tube

Container Whole Blood Required

3 ml whole blood in a Lavender Top or 1.5 ml whole blood in (2) lavender microtainers

Summary Test Name

Zinc Protoporphyrin

Minimum Volume

0.5 ml whole blood

Specimen Transport

Refrigerate

Specimen Preparation In House

Refrigerate until shipped

Additional Test Information

Protect from light