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 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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Reference values are not available for individuals ≤17 y
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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