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What blood tests or any other tests are done to diagnose erythropoietic protoporphyria? is genetic test available, and if yes, where? thanks.
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Protoporphyria: See below. http://www.porphyriafoundation.com/about-porphyria/types-of-porphyria/EPP-and-XLP Also I noted you mentioned about BP variability in position have doctors considered the diagnosis of POTS(, postural orthostatic hypotension) and other autonomic issues. https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/9597/postural-orthostatic-tachycardia-syndrome
Answered 1/1/2018
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