Test Details
Mnemonic
ZPP
Ordering Code
1001550
CPT-4 Code(s)
84202
Specimen Information
Collect
Dark blue trace element EDTA
Specimen Preparation
Send 1.0 mL whole blood. PROTECT FROM LIGHT.
Alternate Specimen
Whole Blood: Lavender EDTA, K2EDTA
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Hemolyzed, clotted or frozen samples
Stability
Room temperature: 8 days
Refrigerated: 60 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 60 days
Frozen: Unacceptable
Methodology
Hematofluorometry
Reference Range
0-69 µmol/mol heme
Performing Laboratory
Warde Medical Laboratory
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes