74835-0

LOINC Code


LOINC code74835-0
name
descriptionDetermination of porphyrin profile in stool is performed to evaluate porphyria. Total fecal porphyrins are markedly increased especially in active HCP (Hereditary Coproporphyria) and VP (Variegate Porphyria) and to a lesser extent in PCT (Porphyria Cutanea Tarda) and EPP (Erythropoietic Protoporphyria). Porphyrins with 2-4 carboxyl groups generally predominate in feces. As with urine, it is most useful to measure the total amount of porphyrins in a fecal sample. 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.
statusACTIVE

Fully-Specified Name

componentPorphyrin fractions panel
propertySFr  =  Substance Fraction
timePt  =  Point in time:  To identify measures at a point in time. This is a synonym for “spot” or “random” as applied to urine measurements.
systemStool  =  Stool = Fecal
scale-
method

Additional Names

short nameBowel movement; Chemistry; Faecal; Faeces; Fecal; Feces; Frac; Fract; Fraction; Fractionated; Fractionation; Pan; PANEL.CHEMISTRY; Panl; Percent; Pnl; Point in time; Porphyrin Fract Pnl; Random; Stl; Stool = Fecal; Substance Fraction

Basic Attributes

classPANEL.CHEM
type1  Laboratory
order vs. observationPorphyrin Fract

Panel Components

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75027-3
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History/Usage

first released
last updated2.48
last change typeMIN  - change to field other than name

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