84202 Assay rbc protoporphyrin
Pathology & Lab
Also known as: RBC protoporphyrin, zinc protoporphyrin, ZPP
Quantitative assay of red blood cell protoporphyrin (zinc protoporphyrin), measuring this porphyrin precursor in erythrocytes.
Clinical Context
Elevated in lead poisoning, iron deficiency anemia, and erythropoietic protoporphyria; used to screen for lead exposure and evaluate anemia.
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