Urine, Porphobilinogen

Message

Must include duration of collection (Random or 24 hour time)

Test Code

PORPHO UR

Alias/See Also

Performed at ARUP, Test Code 80260 PBG
Quantitative Porphobilinogen
Timed Urine Watson-Schwartz Test
PORPHOT/U
TUPORPHO
PORPHOR/U

CPT Codes
84110

Instructions

Protect from light. Indicate random or timed urine.
See link below for specimen details, methodology, setup schedule and reference ranges.

Transport Temperature

Frozen

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Body fluids other than urine.

FDA Status
LDT-Compliance Statement B: For laboratory developed tests not using a RUO kit, and for FDA approved, cleared or 510(k) exempt assays with alterations. This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. The U. S. Food and Drug Administration has not approved or cleared this test; however, FDA clearance or approval is not currently required for clinical use. The results are not intended to be used as the sole means for clinical diagnosis or patient management decisions.

Additional Information
Porphobilinogen (PBG), Urine

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.