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Urine for Porphobilinogen (Screening Test, Random Urine)-Delhi
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Urine for Porphobilinogen (Screening Test, Random Urine)-Delhi
CLINICAL PATHOLOGY
Urine for Porphobilinogen (Screening Test, Random Urine)
Also Known As:
Urine for Porphobilinogen (Screening Test Random Urine)
About This Test
This test detects Porphobilinogen (PBG) in urine — an intermediate in heme synthesis. Porphobilinogen increases markedly in Acute Porphyrias, especially Acute Intermittent Porphyria (AIP). This is an important emergency screening test for porphyria during acute attacks, helps differentiate porphyria from other causes of severe abdominal pain, supports diagnosis of acute hepatic porphyrias.This is a screening test only.
Test Parameters (1)
- URINE FOR PORPHOBILINOGEN
Home Collection
✓ Available
Reports Available In
1 Day
Preparation / Prerequisite
Sample should be collect in dark container.
Frequently Asked Questions
It covers tests on urine, stool and body fluids to detect infections, inflammation and other
conditions.
conditions.
For urine and stool tests, needs no major
preparation.
preparation.
Mon-Sat, sample before 4pm, report same day and sunday reports, next day.
A urine porphobilinogen (PBG) test is important because it can detect early signs of porphyria, a group of rare metabolic disorders, before severe symptoms or complications occur.
Yes, sample collection for urine and stool can be arranged at home.
TAT Policy
The Turnaround Time (TAT) depends on the following factors:
- Registration date and time
- Type of scan or test
- Scan time or sample collection time
In uncommon circumstances, TAT may be delayed due to test complexity or reasons beyond our control. You will be informed of the estimated TAT at the time of registration.
