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24 Hour Urine Porphobilinogen
Test CodeTUPORPHO
Alias/See Also
Performed at ARUP, Test Code 80260 PBG
Quantitative Porphobilinogen
Timed Urine Watson-Schwartz Test
PORPHOT/U
Quantitative Porphobilinogen
Timed Urine Watson-Schwartz Test
PORPHOT/U
CPT Codes
84110
Instructions
Protect from light.Protect from light. Transfer 8 mL aliquot from a random or well-mixed 24-hour collection to ARUP Amber Transport Tubes. (Min: 3.5 mL) Record total volume and collection time interval on transport tube and test request form.
See link below for specimen details, methodology, setup schedule and reference ranges.
See link below for specimen details, methodology, setup schedule and reference ranges.
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