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PBGRU
Porphyrin Precursors (Delta-Aminolevulinic Acid and Porphobilinogen), Random Urine
Test Overview
Clinical Utility
To aid in the diagnosis and treatment of porphyrias
Analytical Platform
Bio-Rad Column
Result Included
Creatinine; δ-Aminolevulinic Acid (ALA); Porphobilinogen (PBG)
Aliases/Synonyms
D-ALA; PBG
Specimen
Specimen Type
Urine (Random)Volume
Sample Volume
20 mL
Collection & Handling
Handling Information
Store and submit specimen protected from light.
Store and send frozen.
Stability
| Refrigerated | Frozen |
|---|---|
| 2 days | 1 month |
Rejection Criteria
| Criteria | Specification |
|---|---|
| Specimen | Not protected from light |
Performance & Interpretation
Turnaround Time
10 days
Results
Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
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Creatininemmol/LNot available for random urine
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Porphobilinogenµmol/mmol creatinineAdult: 0.1 - 0.8
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δ-Aminolevulinic Acidµmol/mmol creatinineAdult: 1 - 5
Comment
Reference values are not available for individuals ≤17 y
Referral Location
Canada
Interface & Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Name | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| PBGRU | Creatinine Random Urine | 20786 | mmol/L |
| ALA:Creatinine Random Urine | 20797 | mmol/mol Creat | |
| PBG:Creatining Random Urine | 20796 | mmol/mol Creat |
Test Version
Last Updated
2019-09-30