Porphyrins (total, urine)

Containers - Adult

Sterile Universal 20ml	Volume Range 10 mls Additive per Container None

Containers - Child

Sterile Universal 20ml	Volume Range 10 mL Additive per Container None

Reference ranges

Porphyrins:creatinine ratio <35

Laboratory Site

WGH

Crewe Road South
Edinburgh
EH4 2XU

Telephone (Biochemistry): 0131 537 1910/1

Special instructions for collection

Fresh sample essential. Protect sample from light by wrapping with aluminium foil.

Availability

For urgent analysis, please discuss with the laboratory.

Anticipated turnaround

8 days

General additional information

​Further information on porphyria testing can be found here including sample choice strategies.