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Porphobilinogen, Quantitative, Random, Urine

Important Note

Urine Porphobilinogen is included in LAB3891 Quantitative Urine Porphyrins, Random

This test (Quantitative Urine Porphobilinogen) can only be order in eDH using Miscellaneous Lab Request (LAB3715). This test requires Pathologist approval and can only be ordered in Cerner Millennium by the Mailout Dept (xU Porphobil Ran)

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

Urine


Shipping Instructions


Ship specimen protected from light.



Necessary Information


Include a list of medications the patient is currently taking.



Specimen Required


Patient Preparation: Patient must not consume any alcohol for at least 24 hours prior to collection.

Supplies: Urine Container-Amber, 60 mL (T596)

Specimen Volume: 20 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Collect a random urine specimen.

2. No preservative necessary but pH must be above 5.0.

3. Specimens should be protected from light and frozen immediately following collection.


Specimen Minimum Volume

15 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Urine Frozen (preferred) 7 days LIGHT PROTECTED
  Refrigerated  7 days LIGHT PROTECTED

Reference Values

≤1.3 mcmol/L

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

CPT Code Information

84110

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
PBGU Porphobilinogen, QN, Random, U 2811-8

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
29365 Porphobilinogen, U 2811-8
29366 Interpretation (PBGU) 59462-2
35032 Reviewed By 18771-6

Report Available

2 to 4 days

Specimen Retention Time

1 week