Porphyrin Screen (Faeces)

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Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

FPOR

Test Code (Numeric Code)

7699

Laboratory Handling

Phlebotomy

Dedicated sample required. Protect from light

Laboratory

Send frozen sample

Sample Stability

36 hours at 2-8°C Up to 6 months frozen

Synonyms

PBG
Plasma Fluorescence
Porphobilinogen Porphyrias
Porphyrins
Porphyrin Screen (Faeces)

Turnaround Time

2 weeks

Faecal screens will be performed within 1-2 weeks. For samples with a positive screen, a porphyrin profile will be performed within the next 3 weeks.

Specimen Type

  • Faecal

Specimen Type

  • Faecal

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Faeces Container (White Lid)
Preferred
  • Faeces Container (White Lid)
Acceptable
  • Specimen Container

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • Faeces Container (White Lid)
Acceptable
  • Specimen Container

Pre-testing Requirements

3 g of faeces is required for testing

Last updated: 13/11/2026