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Laboratory:	Clinical Biochemistry
Test Name:	ZINC PROTOPORPHYRIN - (B) Test Code: ZPP
Clinical Information:	It is recommended that lead be ordered simultaneously to detect lead exposure. ZPP may not be a good indicator of lead exposure in women or children.
Collection Devices:	Preferred Device: 1 - Royal Blue K2 EDTA Plastic Trace Element Tube(s) 6 mL, NO GEL - Full Tube Collection Royal Blue K2 EDTA Plastic Trace Element Tube(s) 6 mL, NO GEL - Full Tube Collection Manufacturer: Becton Dickinson & Company Catalogue #: 368381
Specimen Required:	Blood: 6.0 mL
Referral:
Requisition:	_SH Biochemistry Hematology Requisition (R250-10-92) _SH Hospital Biochemistry Hematology Non Winnipeg Brandon (R250-10-91) _SH Winnipeg Brandon Biochemistry Hematology Requisition (R250-10-94) _SH Winnipeg Brandon Hospital Biochemistry Hematology Requisition (R250-10-93)
Reference Values:	In-Common Laboratories Reference Values
Availability:	Within 10 Days
See Also:
More Information:	Do not centrifuge...whole blood sample required. Type "Zinc Protoporphyrin" in Clinical Details. DO NOT freeze. Specimen must be analyzed within 5 days of collection. Store and send in original plastic trace element collection tube refrigerated temperature to In-Common Laboratories.