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Alternative Names:

Porphobilinogen
PBG

Laboratory:

Clinical Biochemistry

Test Code:

UPOR

Specimen Types:

Urine random

Container Types:

Plain 70mL pot

Adults Volume or Mass:

5 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

Urine, Blood and Faeces should be collected for a thorough investigation of porphyrias.

Transport Instructions between Sites and/or Laboratories:

Protect from Light

Assay Frequency:

Daily

External Laboratory:

Melbourne Health Shared Pathology Service

Additional Notes:

Urgent Sendaway (incl. OOHrs) - send to Melbourne Health Pathology

Screen: continuously available 24/7 Quantitative: performed weekly