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HelpTest Code PBGQ Porphobilinogen (Qualitative), Urine
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Urine
Container/Tube: Clean, plastic urine collection container. No preservative
Minimum Volume: 20.0mL urine
Collection Instructions: Protect specimen from light by wrapping container with aluminium foil.
Sample Stability
** Preferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to NUH **
| Specimen Type: | Urine |
|---|---|
| Ambient: | 1 day |
| Refrigerate: | 2 days |
| Frozen: | NA |
Reference Interval
An interpretive report will be provided.
Days and Times Performed
Monday through Friday, TAT 5- 10 days
Service Code
31978
Referring / Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Testing Laboratory
Department of Pathology
Singapore General Hospital
Outram Road
Singapore 169608
63214950
Update
Last updated 12/04/2022
Unacceptable Condition
| Haemolysis | NA |
|---|---|
| Icterus | NA |
| Lipaemic | NA |
| Others | Sample not protected from light |
Useful For
First-line test for evaluation of a suspected acute porphyria: acute intermittent porphyria, hereditary coproporphyria, and variegate porphyria.