Uroporphyrins; Heptacarboxylporphyrins; Hexacarboyxlporphyrins; Pentacarboxylporphyrins; Coproporphyrin I; Coproporphyrin III; Coproporphyrin I/Coproporphyrin III; Total Porphyrins; Precoproporphyrin I**; Precoproporphyrin II**; Precoproporphyrin III**; Total Precoproporphyrins**; Precoproporphyrins*/Uroporphyrins; ** Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures
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Porphyrins, Urine
Test ID: DDPOR U
Orderable by Ontario ND
Test
Report Includes
Specimens
Urine
Clinical Utility
Abnormal levels of urinary porphyrins, oxidized metabolites of heme biosynthesis, are associated with genetic disorders, metabolic disturbances and diseases, anemias, oxidative stress, and high-level exposure to toxic chemicals or metals. Specific urine porphyrin profiles are associated with high-level exposure to mercury, arsenic, lead and some chemicals and drugs. Precoproporphyrins, associated with mercury, are reported separately and per unit of uroporphyrin to increase detection even when heme biosynthesis is low. This non-invasive test requires a single first morning void (FMV) or 24-hour urine collection.
Source: https://www.doctorsdata.com/urine-porphyrins/;Accessed 24-Oct-2016
Test Location
Doctor's Data, IL, USA
Test Version
9-May-2022
Specimen
Specimens
Urine
Additional Information
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For additional information refer to the Doctors Data website Urine Porphyrins
Test Version
9-May-2022
Performance / Interpretation
Turnaround Time
7 Days
Sample Reports
Sample Report at external website.
Test Location
Doctor's Data, IL, USA
Test Version
9-May-2022