Plasma porphyrin scan
- Description
- Plasma porphyrin scan is a test offered by the SAAS Porphyria Service in Reference Biochemistry at King's College Hospital and is measured using fluorescence spectroscopy
- Clinical details
- A positive plasma porphyrin emission scan is a qualitative test that can be used with other porphyrin tests in urine and faeces to confirm a diagnosis of porphyria.
- Reference range
not applicable as qualitative test
- Testing site
- Synnovis : Reference Services : King's College Hospital
- Laboratory
- Porphyrins and Gastrointestinal
- Sample type and volume required
- 5 - 10 ml whole blood collected into EDTA or heparin. Separate red cells and plasma if delay in dispatch. Specimens should be protected from light
- Special sample instructions
Specimens can be sent by first class post without ice packs. Specimens are stable for several weeks if frozen while awaiting despatch.
- Turnaround time
- 1-2 weeks
- 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