PORPHOBILINOGEN (PBG), QUALITATIVE, 24 HR URINE
| Urinary porphobilinogen is the first step in the diagnosis of Acute intermittent porphyria. An acute attack usually leads to gastrointestinal disturbance and neuropsychiatric disorders |
Pre-test Information : Random urine collected in a dark coloured vial / container wrapped completely with black paper or aluminium foil |
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Report Delivery : Same day |
PORPHOBILINOGEN (PBG), QUALITATIVE, 24 HR URINE
| Test Code | P-25 |
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| Test Description | **PORPHOBILINOGEN (PBG), QUALITATIVE, 24 HR URINE |
| Clinical Category | Porphyria |
| Sample | 10 mL (5 mL min.) aliquot of 24 Hrs urine collected in a dark coloured vial / container wrapped completely with black paper or aluminium foil |
| Method/Technology | Column Chromatography |
| Storage/Temp | |
| Reporting Time | DAILY |