Porphobilinogen 24 Hour Urine
Test Name: | Porphobilinogen 24 Hour Urine | |
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Laboratory Module: | LAB | |
Ordering Mnemonic: | PBG U | |
Specimen Type: |
24 Hour Urine |
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Collection Container: | 24 Hour Urine Collection Container | |
Collection Information: | Protect from light by wrapping with aluminum
foil. Label the specimen inside and outside the light-protecting wrap. |
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Test Schedule: |
Monday thru Friday send-out Includes: Delta Aminolevulinic Acid 24 Hour Urine and Porphobilinogen 24 Hour Urine Also known as Porphyrin Precusors This collection is not suitable for Porphyrin analysis.
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Turnaround Time: | Routine
10 days |
Stat
/ Urgent
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Reference Interval: | ||
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Lab Process Notes : | Send 50mls of a well mixed 24 hour urine sample,
state the total volume of the specimen.
Freeze as soon as possible |
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Storage & Transport: | Store and send Frozen |
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Test Referred to : | Hospitals In-Common Laboratory, Toronto |
Updated: 2013.08.06 jg