Laboratory Medicine
Test Directory / Urine Porphobilinogen
Urine Porphobilinogen
Plain Universal
| Test | Urine Porphobilinogen |
|---|---|
| Common Abbreviations | UPBG |
| Profile | NA |
| Tube type | Plain Universal |
| Clinical Indication | Investigation of suspected acute porphyria and acute abdominal pain of unknown cause. |
| Specimen Type | Urine |
| Sample type | Random Urine |
| Minimum Volume | 10mL |
| Special Precautions | Sample must be protected from light |
| Stability | Contact Referral Laboratory |
| Turnaround Time | 15 days Same day if required urgently |
| Laboratory | St James's University Hospital Beckett Street Leeds LS9 7TF 0113 206 4256 |
| Reference Interval | Contact Referral Laboratory |
| Limitations | Contact Referral Laboratory |
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