Porphobilinogen deaminase, RBC
Test Information
Test Name
Porphobilinogen deaminase, RBC
Synonyms
PBGD, Uroporphyrinogen I-Synthase, HMB Synthase, Hydroxymethylbilane Synthase
Preferred Specimen
EDTA (light protected) (Whole blood)
Testing Location
Referral
Turn Around Time
2 weeks
Processing Information
Registration Code
MISS
Notes
- Test is not done as a screening test for AIP, only done if other porphyrin screening tests are positive and AIP is indicated
- Clotted blood and heparinised blood are unacceptable
External Referral Information
Referral Location
Canterbury Health Laboratory (via WHL)
Send Away Volume
1 mL whole blood, protected from light
Send Away Transport
chilled
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