| Test CODE | NAME |
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A202
Porphyrins and Porphobilinogen (PBG), Urine
| Methodology: | High Performance Liquid Chromatography/Ion Exchange Chromatography/Quantitative Spectrophotometry |
| Performed: | Mon-Fri |
| Reported: | 3-6 days |
| Specimen Required: | Collect: 24-hour OR Random Urine - 8 ml urine.
Refrigerate 24-hour specimens during collection.
Specimen Preparation: Protect from light. Record total volume and collection time interval on transport tube and test request form.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions: Body fluids other than urine.
Stability: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 4 days; Frozen: 1 month
Note: This test is approved for NY .
Performing Lab
ARUP Laboratory
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| CPT Code(s): | 84120; 84110 |