Porphobilinogen, Qualitative
| Label Mnemonic: | PBG |
| Epic code: | LAB664 |
| Downtime form: | Doctor/Provider Orders - Pathology Core and Specialty Care Nursery |
Chemistry
6240 RCP
356-3527
6240 RCP
356-3527
Specimen(s):
Urine, Random More information
Specimen
Instructions:
Random urine collection in dark plastic container or wrap yellow
round bottom tube in foil to shield from light, no preservative.
Collection Medium:
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| Yellow top round bottom tube (no additive) |
Alternate
Collection Media:
Call laboratory for additional acceptable specimen collection containers.
Minimum:
1 mL random urine
Delivery Instructions:
Wrap specimen in aluminum foil to protect from light.
Testing Schedule:
0700-2200 Daily.
For additional services contact Clinical Pathology Resident on-call at pager #3404.
For additional services contact Clinical Pathology Resident on-call at pager #3404.
Turn Around
Time:
3 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)
Reference Range:
Negative
Comments:
Screen uses the Hoesch test and can be done on random specimen. If
screening results are positive and if clinically indicated,
quantitative fractionation of porphyrins and porphobilinogen can be
determined by the mail-out test Porphyrins & Porphobilinogen (PBG) (see
link below).
Methodology:
Colorimetric
CPT Code:
84106
See also:
Porphyrins & Porphobilinogen, Urine (24 hr or random)
Porphyrins & Porphobilinogen, Urine (24 hr or random)
See Additional Information:
Urine Tests Requiring no Preservatives
Urine Tests Requiring Preservatives, Refrigeration or Special Containers
Urine Tests Requiring no Preservatives
Urine Tests Requiring Preservatives, Refrigeration or Special Containers