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uroporphyrinogen decarboxylase
Synonyms: EHUP; Erythrohepatic Uroporphyria; HEP; Hepatoerythropoietic Porphyria; PCT; Porphyria Cutanea Tarda; UPG D; Uroporphyrinogen Decarboxylase 
Computer Code: (MUPGD)
Specimen Collection: 10 mL sodium heparin green top tube. Patient should be fasting 12-14 hours. Deliver to Special Chemistry by 2 p.m. 
Minimum Volume: 5 mL 
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: Refrigerate whole blood. If sample is not shipped same day, wash cells according to Mayo procedure. Informed consent required. 
Reference Values: See reference laboratory report.  
Lab Code: CC REF 
Requisition: SPEC C
Test Frequency: NA 
Routine TAT: 10 days 
Stat TAT: NA 
CPT Code(s): 82657 
LCD or NCD:  
Methodology Used: R
See Addendum XVII

Albany Medical Center
43 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY, 12208
Date: 05/24/2013
Time: 05:06:40 (24hr)