LOINC display name : Porphyrin fractions panel [Moles/Vol];
LOINC long common name : Porphyrin fractions panel [Moles/volume] - Serum or Plasma;
LOINC short name : Porphyrin Fract Pnl SerPl-sCnc;
LOINC description : Determination of porphyrin profile in serum or plasma is performed to evaluate porphyria.
As with urine, it is most useful to measure the total amount of porphyrins. If increased,
then the laboratory may determine which porphyrins predominate to identify the presence
and nature of the porphyrin defect. A summary of the different porphyria disorders,
the genes where mutations occur and the associated symptoms is given in: http://www.porphyria-europe.com/02-for-healthcare/the-porphyrias.asp.;
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