Porphobilinogen PBG - Quantitative
Also Known As
Urine PBG Quantitative, Porphobilinogen Excretion Test, Acute Porphyria Screening Test, Heme Precursor Assay, Neurovisceral Porphyria Marker
Test Parameters Included
Urine Porphobilinogen Concentration (mg/24h or mg/g creatinine)Pathologist Biochemistry Remark - interpreted in clinical context of acute porphyria
Department
SPECIALITY - BIOCHEMISTRY
Methodology
Chromotography
Sample Required
URINE (10ML)
Preparation
No, fasting is generally not required for a Porphobilinogen (PBG) quantitative test, as it is usually performed on a 24-hour urine collection, and mos... Read more
Schedule Report
24 Hours
Emergency Report
Yes
Frequently Asked Questions
Is fasting required for this test?No, fasting is not required. A random urine sample is acceptable for quantitative Porphobilinogen testing.How should... Read more
Test Description
Test Code
P30
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