Eurofins Biomnis code

POU

Synonyms

• Isoporphyrins
• Isocoproporphyrines
• Coproporphyrins
• Uroporphyrins

Clinic 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.

Prenalytics

• 2 tube(s)
• Early morning urines sample (Stored away from light)
• FROZEN

Further information

• 2 specific aliquots for this analysis
• The urine creatinine level, essential information for the result interpretation, is systematically performed
• 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