Porphyrin (Urine)

Pathology category

Biochemistry - referred tests

Code

UPOR

Referral code

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Test information

Investigation of suspected porphyria For acute porphyrias collect samples when patients are symptomatic

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Reference range

see report

Tube type

Tube type info

Plain

Special requirements

Urine (protect from light)

Minimum volume

Assay frequency

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

TAT Inpatient

3 weeks

TAT GP/Outpatient

3 weeks

Referral lab

Dept of Medical Biochemistry, University Hospital of Wales