Porphobilinogen (Quantitative), Urine Spot

Measures the amount of porphobilinogen (PBG) in a random urine sample, which can indicate porphyria disorders. Elevated levels of PBG suggest acute porphyria, which can cause neurological and abdominal symptoms. Used in the diagnosis and monitoring of acute porphyria attacks.

Also known asPorphobilinogen (quantitative)Random Urine Porphobilinogen (quantitative)Random Urine

Available via

Home Collection, Lab Visit

Contains

3 parameters

Earliest reports in

Next Day

Test details
Preparations

No special preparations needed

Test included
Porphobilinogen (Quantitative), Urine Spot includes 3 parameters

  • Porphobilinogen, Urine
  • Creatinine, Urine
  • Porphobilinogen, Random Urine

Test code

1653

Specimen vol. and vacutainer information
SpecimenVacutainerVolume
UrineBlue Plastic Urine collecter10 ML

Specimen stability information

Urine

Specimen rejection criteria

Test run frequency

Monday,Thursday TIME - 11:00

Turn around time

Next Day

Performing locations

Department

  • Bio Chemistry

CPT and Loinc codes

Porphobilinogen (Quantitative), Urine Spot

8500