PORPHOBILINOGEN PBG QUANTITATIVE 24 HOUR URINE Test
Test Name: PORPHOBILINOGEN PBG QUANTITATIVE 24 HOUR URINE Test
Components: Price 820.0 AED
Sample Condition: 10 mL (5 mL min.) aliquot of 24 hour urine collected in a dark coloured container wrapped completely with black paper or aluminium foil. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Record 24 hour volume on test request form and urine container. Uncovered vials exposed to light are unacceptable.
Report Delivery: Sample Tue / Fri by 9 am; Report Same day
Method: Column Chromatography
Test Type: Porphyria
Doctor: Physician
Test Department: BIOPHYSICS
Pre Test Information: Collect urine in a dark coloured container wrapped completely with black paper or aluminium foil.
Test Details:
The PBG quantitative 24-hour urine test is a diagnostic test used to measure the levels of porphobilinogen (PBG) in a person’s urine over a 24-hour period. PBG is a chemical compound involved in the production of heme, a component of hemoglobin. The test is primarily used to diagnose and monitor the treatment of certain porphyria disorders, which are a group of rare genetic conditions that affect the production of heme.
Porphobilinogen is typically elevated in the urine of individuals with acute intermittent porphyria (AIP) and other forms of porphyria. During the test, the patient collects all urine produced over a 24-hour period in a special container provided by the laboratory. The container may contain preservatives to ensure the stability of the sample. The collected urine is then sent to a laboratory for analysis.
The laboratory measures the concentration of PBG in the urine sample using various methods, such as spectrophotometry or high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). The results are typically reported as a numeric value, representing the amount of PBG excreted in a 24-hour period.
Elevated levels of PBG in the urine may indicate a diagnosis of acute intermittent porphyria or other porphyria disorders. However, it is important to note that a single elevated PBG level does not confirm a diagnosis, as other factors and tests may be necessary to establish a definitive diagnosis.
It is essential to follow any specific instructions provided by the healthcare provider or laboratory when collecting the urine sample for the PBG quantitative 24-hour urine test. Additionally, certain medications, diet, and other factors may affect the test results, so it is important to inform the healthcare provider about any relevant information before the test.
Test Name | PORPHOBILINOGEN PBG QUANTITATIVE 24 HOUR URINE Test |
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Components | |
Price | 820.0 AED |
Sample Condition | 10 mL (5 mL min.) aliquot of 24 hour urinecollectedinadarkcoloured container \/ wrapped completely with black paper or aluminium foil. Ship refrigeratedorfrozen.Record24hour volumeontestrequestformandurine container. Uncovered vials exposed to light are unacceptable. |
Report Delivery | Sample Tue / Friby 9 am;Report Same day |
Method | Column Chromatography |
Test type | Porphyria |
Doctor | Physician |
Test Department: | BIOPHYSICS |
Pre Test Information | Collect urineinadarkcoloured container / wrapped completely with black paper or aluminium foil. |
Test Details |
The PBG quantitative 24-hour urine test is a diagnostic test used to measure the levels of porphobilinogen (PBG) in a person’s urine over a 24-hour period. PBG is a chemical compound involved in the production of heme, a component of hemoglobin. The test is primarily used to diagnose and monitor the treatment of certain porphyria disorders, which are a group of rare genetic conditions that affect the production of heme. Porphobilinogen is typically elevated in the urine of individuals with acute intermittent porphyria (AIP) and other forms of porphyria. During the test, the patient collects all urine produced over a 24-hour period in a special container provided by the laboratory. The container may contain preservatives to ensure the stability of the sample. The collected urine is then sent to a laboratory for analysis. The laboratory measures the concentration of PBG in the urine sample using various methods, such as spectrophotometry or high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). The results are typically reported as a numeric value, representing the amount of PBG excreted in a 24-hour period. Elevated levels of PBG in the urine may indicate a diagnosis of acute intermittent porphyria or other porphyria disorders. However, it is important to note that a single elevated PBG level does not confirm a diagnosis, as other factors and tests may be necessary to establish a definitive diagnosis. It is essential to follow any specific instructions provided by the healthcare provider or laboratory when collecting the urine sample for the PBG quantitative 24-hour urine test. Additionally, certain medications, diet, and other factors may affect the test results, so it is important to inform the healthcare provider about any relevant information before the test. |