Porphorbilinogen Deaminase, Erythrocyte

Message

Performed at ARUP

Test Code

PORPHOD RBC

Alias/See Also

Acute Intermittent Porphyria Enzyme
HMB Synthase
HMBS
Hydroxymethylbilane Synthase
PBG-D
Porphyria Enzyme
Uroporphyrinogen I Synthase
Uroporphyrinogen Synthase
0099550

CPT Codes
82657

Instructions

Perform automated hemoglobin on EDTA whole blood before preparing for transport.

See link below for specimen details, methodology, setup schedule and reference ranges.

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

Unacceptable Conditions: Body fluid other than EDTA preserved whole blood. Clotted specimens.

FDA Status
Standard For tests that use a standard method, which is universally applied across laboratories and has an established record of reliability and clinical validity.

Additional Information
Porphobilinogen (PBG) Deaminase, Erythrocyte

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.