Blood porphyrin screen
- Description
- The blood porphyrin screen at Synnovis comprises two components: a plasma porphyrin scan and red blood cell (erythrocyte) protoporphyrins. This screening is primarily indicated in the investigation of cutaneous porphyrias. Additionally, the plasma porphyrin scan is also indicated in the evaluation of acute porphyrias.
- Clinical details
For more information, see individual test entries plasma porphyrin scan and red blood cell protoporphyrins
- Related condition
- Testing site
- Synnovis : Reference Services : Blackfriars Hub
- Laboratory
- Porphyrins
- Sample type and volume required
5 – 10 ml whole blood collected into EDTA or heparin. Plasma should be separated from red cells following collection.
- Storage and transport
Separate plasma from red cells. Store refrigerated. Send overnight at room temperature. Protect samples from light. If delay in dispatch, freeze and send on ice.
- Turnaround time
7-14 days
- Contacts
Porphyrin Laboratory at Blackfriars Hub
Phone: 0208 078 8996
Email: PorphyrinLab@synnovis.co.uk
Porphyrin Laboratory
Floor 1, Synnovis hub
Friars Bridge Court
41-43 Blackfriars Road
London, SE1 8NZ