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Porphobilinogen, Quantitative, 24 Hour Urine

Order Code
003103
CPT
84110
Test Details
Synonyms

PBG, Quantitative

TAT

9 days

Methodology

Ion-exchange chromatography/spectrophotometry

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Confirms diagnosis of acute porphyrias through 24-hour PBG collection.

Specimen Type

24 hour urine, protected from light

Volume

3 mL

Specimen Container

Plastic 24-hour urine container with 30 mL of 30% glacial acetic acid (optional preservative, but required if ordered with delta ALA) AND AMBER plastic frozen transport tube and cap.

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

Frozen immediately and protected from light

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Frozen Light protected: 30 days
Order Code
003103
CPT
84110
Test Details
Synonyms

PBG, Quantitative

TAT

9 days

Methodology

Ion-exchange chromatography/spectrophotometry

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Confirms diagnosis of acute porphyrias through 24-hour PBG collection.

Specimen Type

24 hour urine, protected from light

Volume

3 mL

Specimen Container

Plastic 24-hour urine container with 30 mL of 30% glacial acetic acid (optional preservative, but required if ordered with delta ALA) AND AMBER plastic frozen transport tube and cap.

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

Frozen immediately and protected from light

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Frozen Light protected: 30 days