Porphobilinogen Quantitative (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

PBG (Quantitative)

Specimen Type

• Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• BD Urine Tube (no additive)

Acceptable

• Specimen Container

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

10

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

5

Collection instructions:
Protect from light, wrap in tin-foil.

Laboratory instruction:
Protect from light.
FREEZE the urine before sending to Canterbury.

Register with a dedicated lab number.

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