Instruction : Collect urine in a dark coloured vial / container wrapped completely with black paper or aluminium foil.
Parameters covered : 1
Report Frequency : Sample Tue / Fri by 9 am; Report Same day
1. PORPHOBILINOGEN (PBG), QUALITATIVE, URINE
Pre-test Information
Collect urine in a dark coloured vial / container wrapped completely with black paper or aluminium foil.
Report Delivary
Sample Tue / Fri by 9 am; Report Same day
Code
U029
Category
NA
Stability Room
NA
Stability Refrigerator
1 week
Stability Frozen
4 weeks
Method
Column Chromatography
Specimen
10 mL (5 mL min.) aliquot of random Urine collected in a dark coloured vial / container wrapped completely with black paper or aluminium foil. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Uncovered vials exposed to light are unacceptable.
Usage
Urinary porphobilinogen is the first step in the diagnosis of Acute intermittent porphyria. An acute attack usually leads to gastrointestinal disturbance and neuropsychiatric disorders.
Test Name
Price
PORPHOBILINOGEN (PBG), QUALITATIVE, URINE
₹1100
Home Collection
₹50
Total Amount
*inclusive of all the taxes, fees and subject to availability
₹1150
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