Porphobilinogen (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

PBG:creatinine ratio <1.5

Laboratory Site

WGH

Crewe Road South
Edinburgh
EH4 2XU

Telephone (Biochemistry): 0131 537 1910/1

Special instructions for collection

Sample should be collected at time of symptoms. 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

For advice on management of acute porphyrias, see National Acute Porphyria Service (NAPS) website

This test is currently unaccredited to UKAS ISO 15189.