Test Name

• Zinc Protoporphyrin

Test Code

• 5158

Test Synonym

• ZPP

Minimum Volume

• 0.5 mL

Specimen Type

• Whole Blood

Primary Container

• Lavender Top Tube

Transport Temp

• Ambient Or Refrigerated

Specimen Requirements

• 2 mL whole blood (L, lavender-top tube, EDTA -light protected), room temp.

Specimen Retention

• Also acceptable; RB EDTA light protected, GN sodium heparin light protected, Tan top potassium EDTA light protected.