Porphobilinogen, Urine

General Information

Lab Name

Porphobilinogen, Urine

Lab Code

PBGPU

Interpretation

Reference Range

Units: mg/L

Ref. Range Notes

<2.3 mg/L
The literature reference for this reference range is: Deacon AC, Elder GH. Front line tests for the investigation of suspected porphyria. J Clin Pathol 2001; 54:500-507.

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type

Collection

Processing

Performance

LIS Dept Code

Chemistry, Harborview (CHH)

Performing Location(s)

Frequency

Available STAT?

Billing & Coding

CPT codes

LOINC

27382-1

Interfaced Result Code

UOW468