Full details for "PBG Quantitative". | |||||||||||||
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Name |
PBG Quantitative | ||||||||||||
Alternative name/Profile |
Porphobilinogen | ||||||||||||
Department |
Biochemistry | ||||||||||||
Investigation |
Porphyria. See related links below for full details of investigation requirements | ||||||||||||
Specimen type |
Random Urine. Protect samples from light and refrigerate. | ||||||||||||
Sample type |
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Sample container & volume |
5 mL Universal container protected from light e.g. wrapped in aluminium foil. | ||||||||||||
Frequency of analysis |
Weekly. | ||||||||||||
Turnaround time |
Normally 7 - 10 working days. Contact 01 4162058 if required urgently. | ||||||||||||
Availability |
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Notes |
Optimal time for collection is during suspected acute attack. Appropriate clinical details, current medication and family history (if known) are required. If a delay is expected, refrigerate sample for up to 24 hours, but if greater delay is expected (over weekend), please freeze and send frozen
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Related links |
https://porphyria.eu/en/content/porphyrias
Clinical Interpretation and Relevance of Porphyrin Precursor Results: | ||||||||||||
Reference range |
*Please note that the urine concentration must be assessed by measuring the creatinine value. Creatinine value <2 mmol/L is unsuitable for analysis. | ||||||||||||
Last updated |
Thu, 18 Jan 2024 09:12:06 GMT |