Eurofins Biomnis code

POU

Synonyms

• Coproporphyrins
• Isocoproporphyrines
• Isoporphyrins
• Uroporphyrins

Specialty

Analytical Chemistry

Clinical significance

Increased levels seen in certain forms of porphyria. Urine specimens are most suitable for this diagnostic approach. The subject should abstain from eating red meat and chlorophylle for 3 days prior to specimen collection.

Preanalytics

• 2 tube(s) :
• Urines
•   FROZEN
• Freezing within 4 hours

• A tube specifically for this analysis : Yes

Further information

The urine creatinine level, essential information for the result interpretation, is systematically performed
2 specific aliquots for this analysis
3-day diet without red meat or chlorophyll

Specific equipment available

• Tube for urine sample (4mL)-T28

Methodology

HPLC - High Performance Liquid Chromatography

Turnaround time

14 days