Porphyrin Screen (Urine)

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Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

UPOR

Test Code (Numeric Code)

7448

Synonyms

Porphobilinogen Screen (Urine),
PBG,
Plasma Fluorescence,
Porphobilinogen Porphyrias,
Porphyrins

Specimen Type

  • Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • BD Urine Tube (no additive)
Acceptable
  • Specimen Container
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

10

Last updated: 28/10/2026