Porphyrin (urine)

Test Information

Test Name

Porphyrin (urine)

Synonyms

urine porphyrin screen, pbg, acute porphyrin screen, porphobilinogen, porphuria screen, total porphyrin screen

Price

$60.00 screen test

Price Disclaimer

Many services are free for eligible patients. A minimum charge may apply. Prices listed are for unfunded, individual, requests. Please contact us for commercial testing.

Preferred Specimen

Random Urine 60mL Yellow top pottle (protect from light)

Testing Location

Referral

Turn Around Time

1 week

Collection Information

Preparation

  • Urine specimen best taken at time of symptoms

Processing Information

Registration Code

UPOR

Notes

  • Protect from light by wrapping the specimen in foil
  • DO NOT aliquote
  • Freeze and send the frozen specimens in yellow pottle

External Referral Information

Referral Location

Waikato Hospital Laboratory

Send Away Notes

All screen positive specimens will be forwarded to LabPlus for confirmation by HPLC

Send Away Volume

min. 10 mL urine

Send Away Transport

Frozen

External Lab Website

https://lab.waikatodhb.health.nz/test-guide/view/710/porphyrin-screen-urine