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Test Details

Porphobilinogen-Porphyrins

General Info:

Description:

The Porphobilinogen-Porphyrins test measures the levels of Porphobilinogen-Porphyrins, crucial components in heme synthesis. This test is employed to identify acute hepatic porphyrias, accompanied by symptoms like constipation, nausea, vomiting, ileus, and paresthesia. Healthcare professionals use this test to diagnose various porphyrias such as Acute intermittent porphyrias, variegate porphyria, or hereditary coproporphyria.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: 

Urine

Container Type: 

Urine Cup

Volume: 

100 ml

Volume Unit: 

m/l

Storage Condition:

02 - 08 °C

Sample Add-on Stability: 

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