Biochemistry
| Full details for "Porphyrins - Faeces". | |
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Name |
Porphyrins - Faeces |
Alternative name/Profile |
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Department |
Biochemistry |
Investigation |
A faecal porphyrin sample is used to aid in the diagnosis and monitoring of porphyria patients. See Related Links below for full detail investigation requirements |
Specimen type |
Formed faeces, protected from light and refrigerate, see notes. |
Sample type |
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Sample container & volume |
10g Universal container - protected from light |
Frequency of analysis |
Monthly |
Turnaround time |
Monthly |
Availability |
Available routinely |
Notes |
Appropriate clinical details, current medication and previous family history (if known) is required. Refrigerate sample for 24 hours, if longer delay is expected, please freeze. |
Related links |
The porphyrin request form can be found by clicking into "GP Request Forms" on the right of this screen. For clinical interpretation and relevance of porphyrin precursor results please see the relevant document which may be found by selecting "Biochemistry" on the list to the right of the screen, select "Useful Resources" and choose "Clinical Interpretation and Relevance of Porphyrin Precursor Results" |
Reference range |
see report |
Last updated |
Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:56:59 IST |