Porphobilinogen (Urine)

Pathology category

Biochemistry - referred tests

Code

UPS

Referral code

Request form

Test information

Used in patients with acute abdominal pain, to exclude acute porphyrin as possible cause

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

To be protected from light. Contact lab if urgent

Reference range

Positive or Negative

Tube type

Tube type info

Plain

Special requirements

Urine

Minimum volume

Assay frequency

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

TAT Inpatient

1 week (Contact lab if urgent)

TAT GP/Outpatient

1 week

Referral lab

Dept of Medical Biochemistry, University Hospital of Wales