Porphyria - A Patient's Guide
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TESTING FOR PORPHYRIA
1. URINE 200 ml. ALIQUOT FROM 24-HOUR URINE COLLECTION (with no added preservative) OR SPOT SAMPLE OF AT LEAST 100 ml. URINE 2. BLOOD:
10 ml. WHOLE BLOOD IN LITHIUM HEPARIN CONTAINER
3. FAECES:
5g FAECAL SAMPLE (in sealed container)
