Porphobilinogen Urine (Qualitative)
Also Known As
Urine Porphobilinogen Test, PBG Urine Qualitative, Porphyria Screening Test, Watson-Schwartz Test, Hoesch Test, Acute Intermittent Porphyria Screen
Test Parameters Included
Urine Porphobilinogen (PBG) - Qualitative detection (positive/negative)Pathologist Biochemistry Remark - correlated with acute porphyria screening ref... Read more
Department
SPECIALITY - BIOCHEMISTRY
Methodology
Chemical
Sample Required
URINE (1ML )
Preparation
No, a fasting state is not required for a Porphobilinogen (PBG) urine qualitative test; a random urine sample is typically sufficient, meaning you do ... Read more
Schedule Report
24 Hours
Emergency Report
Yes
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Porphobilinogen Urine test used for?It is a screening test for porphyrias, especially Acute Intermittent Porphyria (AIP). Elevated PBG in urin... Read more
Test Description
Test Code
P09
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