The Porphyrias Consortium

Information for Professionals

Diagnostic Testing Laboratories

Biochemical Testing Laboratories:

The laboratories listed with a ** are overseen by a Porphyria expert who can consult with the referring physician about test results.

University of Texas Medical Branch**
Porphyria Center
Dr. Karl Anderson
RT-J 09 Ewing Hall
Galveston, TX 77550
(409) 772-4661

ARUP Laboratories**
University of Utah
500 Chipeta Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(801) 583-2787

Fairview University Diagnostic Laboratories
University Campus, Mayo Bldg., Room D-293
420 Delaware Street SE (UH-198)
Minneapolis, MN 55455
(612) 626-3231

Quest Diagnostics
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92690
(866) 697-8378

Mayo Clinic
Biochemical Genetics Laboratory
200 First Street SW
Rochester, MN 55905
Tel: (800) 533-1710 or (507) 266-2888
Fax: (507) 266-2888

Molecular Testing Laboratory:

Porphyria DNA Testing Laboratory
Robert J. Desnick, PhD, MD, Director
Dana O. Doheny, MS, CGC, Genetic Counselor
Telephone: 212-659-6779 (Office) or 866-322-7963 (toll-free)
Fax: 212-659-6780
E-mail: dana.doheny@mssm.edu