Porphobilinogen, Qualitative
Label Mnemonic: | PBG |
Epic code: | LAB664 |
Order form: | Laboratory Requisition |
Supply order: | Supply Order Form |
Billing: | Billing Policies |
CPT code: | 84106 |
Specimen(s):
Urine, Random
Alternate
Collection Media:
Call laboratory for additional acceptable specimen collection containers.
Minimum:
1 mL random urine
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).
Methodology:
Colorimetric
Instructions:
Random urine collection in dark plastic container or wrap yellow
round bottom tube in foil to shield from light, no preservative.
Sample
Processing:
Protect specimen from light.
Submit in leak-proof container.
Label transport tube with two patient identifiers, date and time of collection.
Submit in leak-proof container.
Label transport tube with two patient identifiers, date and time of collection.
Sample
Storage:
Refrigerate.
Transport
Instructions:
Place labeled specimen into zip-lock type biohazard bag; seal bag.
Place completed requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.
Place completed requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Transport in cooler with refrigerated coolant packs.
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