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RBC & Pl. Porphyrin

EDTA

Test	RBC & Pl. Porphyrin
Common Abbreviations	BPOR
Profile	NA
Tube type	EDTA
Clinical Indication	Investigation of suspected porphyria
Specimen Type	Blood
Sample type	EDTA whole blood
Minimum Volume	0.5mL
Special Precautions	Sample must be protected from light
Stability	Contact Referral Laboratory
Turnaround Time	10 days
Laboratory	St James's University Hospital Beckett Street Leeds LS9 7TF 0113 206 4256
Reference Interval	Contact Referral Laboratory
Limitations	Contact Referral Laboratory
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The following wards are closed to visitors:

York Hospital: Ward 29 and Ward 37.

There are four exceptions only to the restrictions. These are:

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Maternity care
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