Investigation Name:Porphyrins – Faeces

Pathology Laboratory:Clinical Chemistry/ Biochemistry

Requestable Seperately?Yes

Units:nmol/g dry wt

Minimum Sample Volume:2 g

Expected Turnaround Time:7-14 working days from receipt

Test Code:FPOR

Collection Conditions / Other Information:Protect from light.
To be sent only when requested by University Hospital Wales.
LAB INFORMATION: If sample arrives unprotected from light but was collected <6hrs ago, protect from light, add comment in winpath and write ‘exposure to light (<6hrs) has occurred’ on request form sent to Cardiff. If sample arrives unprotected from light and was collected >6hrs ago, sample cannot be analysed – reject samples and request repeat.

Reference Laboratory Details:Dept of Medical Biochemistry, University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff, CF14 4XW. (Tel: 029 2074 3565)

Referred to Another Laboratory?Yes

Contact Number:01902 307 999 Ext 88266