Porphyrin Quantification (Urine)

Testing Laboratory

Canterbury Health Laboratories Christchurch Hospital

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

PBIL

Test Code (Numeric Code)

8447

Synonyms

NA

Specimen Type

• Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• BD Urine Tube (no additive)

Acceptable

• BD Urine Tube (no additive)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Protect from light, wrap in tin-foil

Laboratory instruction:
Protect from light.

Porphobilinogen(PBG) Quantification goes to CHCH for testing. Sendaway procedure will be initiated by Specialist chemistry staff at LabPlus after the type of porpyria has been determined.

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