CLINICAL PATHOLOGY
Urine For Porphyrins (Qualitative)
Also Known As:
Urine For Porphyrins (Qualitative)
About This Test
This test detects porphyrins in urine. Porphyrins are intermediates in the heme synthesis pathway. Porphyrias can cause significant symptoms involving your peripheral & central nervous systems. Symptoms of acute porphyrias include severe pain in abdomen, chest & legs, constipation, muscle pain, brownish urine, anxiety, hallucinations, seizures etc. This test indicates whether porphyrin is detected in your urine.
Test Parameters (1)
- URINE FOR PORPHYRINS (QUALITATIVE)
Home Collection
✓ Available
Reports Available In
1 Day
Preparation / Prerequisite
No Special requirement
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 porphyrin test is important because it helps detect early disorders of heme metabolism, including porphyrias and certain liver or systemic diseases, before severe symptoms develop.
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.
