title: The diagnostic utility of measurements of erythrocyte porphyrins.
abstract: This article summarizes the diagnostic usefulness of measurements of erythrocyte porphyrins in several hematologic conditions, including lead poisoning, iron deficiency, and sickle cell anemia. It discusses the various available methods and their validity in the diagnosis of hematologic disorders and abnormalities of porphyrin metabolism.
authors.affiliation: Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, New York, New York.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Piomelli
mesh_terms: D004912:Erythrocytes / Q000032:analysis*; D006402:Hematologic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D007855:Lead Poisoning / Q000175:diagnosis; D008403:Mass Screening; D011166:Porphyrins / Q000097:blood*; D011524:Protoporphyrins / Q000097:blood*
chemical_list: D011166:Porphyrins; D011524:Protoporphyrins