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Porphobilinogen Deaminase, Blood

Test ID: PBGD

Test

Aliases/Synonyms

PBG Deaminase

Method

Enzymatic

Report Includes

Porphobilinogen Deaminase

Specimens

Gel-separator tubes are not acceptable; Whole blood (Heparin)

Test Location

The Ottawa Hospital General Campus, 501 Smyth Road, Ottawa ON K1H 8L6

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Specimen

Specimens

Gel-separator tubes are not acceptable; Whole blood (Heparin)

Sample Volume

7 mL

Specimen Comment

Gel-separator tubes are not acceptable.

Collection & Handling

Handling Information

Do not freeze. Store and send Cold.

Additional Information

Provide hematocrit for calculation of result.

Stability

Ambient 24 hours
Refrigerated 14 days

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Performance / Interpretation

Method

Enzymatic

Turnaround Time

10 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
Porphobilinogen Deaminase µmol/L Erc/h
  • 29 - 49
  • This reference interval has not been validated for persons <18 y

Test Location

The Ottawa Hospital General Campus, 501 Smyth Road, Ottawa ON K1H 8L6

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Interface / Setup

Test Version

30-Sep-2019