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Porphyrin Precursors (Delta-Aminolevulinic Acid and Porphobilinogen), Random Urine

Test ID: PBGRU

Test

Aliases/Synonyms

D-ALA; PBG

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
Frozen 1 month

Rejection Criteria

Specimen Not protected from light

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Performance / Interpretation

Turnaround Time

10 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
Creatinine mmol/L
  • Not available for random urine
Porphobilinogen µmol/mmol creatinine
  • Adult: 0.1 - 0.8
δ-Aminolevulinic Acid µmol/mmol creatinine
  • Adult: 1 - 5
Reference values are not available for individuals ≤17 y

Test Version

30-Sep-2019

Interface / Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

Order Code Result Codes Units
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