D-ALA; PBG
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Porphyrin Precursors (Delta-Aminolevulinic Acid and Porphobilinogen), Random Urine
Test ID: PBGRU
Test
Aliases/Synonyms
Report Includes
Creatinine; δ-Aminolevulinic Acid (ALA); Porphobilinogen (PBG)
Specimens
Urine (Random)
Clinical Utility
To aid in the diagnosis and treatment of porphyrias
Test Location
The Ottawa Hospital General Campus, 501 Smyth Road, Ottawa ON K1H 8L6
Test Version
30-Sep-2019
Specimen
Specimens
Urine (Random)
Sample Volume
20 mL
Collection & Handling
Handling Information
Store and submit specimen protected from light.
Store and send frozen.
Stability
| Refrigerated | 2 days |
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| Frozen | 1 month |
Rejection Criteria
| Specimen | Not protected from light |
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Test Version
30-Sep-2019
Performance / Interpretation
Turnaround Time
10 days
Results
| Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor | |
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| Creatinine | mmol/L |
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| Porphobilinogen | µmol/mmol creatinine |
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| δ-Aminolevulinic Acid | µmol/mmol creatinine |
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Test Location
The Ottawa Hospital General Campus, 501 Smyth Road, Ottawa ON K1H 8L6
Test Version
30-Sep-2019
Interface / Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Codes | Units |
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| PBGRU | 20786Creatinine Random Urine | mmol/L |
| 20797ALA:Creatinine Random Urine | mmol/mol Creat | |
| 20796PBG:Creatining Random Urine | mmol/mol Creat |
Test Version
30-Sep-2019