General
high serum porcelain
What does high serum porcelain mean?
A joke 'blood test' result invented to label a patient as a malingerer, punning on porcelain (toilet) fixtures.
"Every investigation normal — I suspect a high serum porcelain level."
Origin
British medical humour parodying lab reports.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'high serum porcelain' mean?
It's a joke lab result invented to label a patient as a malingerer, punning on porcelain toilet fixtures.
Is it a real blood test?
No — it's a fake result that parodies genuine lab reports.
Where does it come from?
It's British medical humour that mocks the format of laboratory reports.
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