What causes low total porphyrins in a blood test?

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Dr Shaik Kalam

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MD (Physician)
3+ Yrs

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The reason is unknown, however, porphyria can be caused if one or more proteins is not made naturally.

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Take a PROTEIN ELECTROPHORESIS - SERUM Test or Take a TC DC ESR MP Test

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