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Porphyrins tests in Dubai & UAE

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900.00 AED

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Porphyrins diagnostic tests, details, and listed prices
Test and description Specimen Typical duration Price Options
TEST-2934
Porphyrins Total Qualitative Random Urine Test

This test qualitatively assesses the presence of elevated total porphyrins in a random urine sample.

Random Urine Same Day (within hours) 900.00 AED
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What it measures
["Total Porphyrins in Urine"]
Parameters
[{"name": "Total Porphyrins", "reference_range": "Qualitative (Positive/Negative)"}]
Preparation
["Collect a random urine sample during acute symptoms into a light-protected container provided by the laboratory.", "No preservatives or special dietary preparations are required."]
Indications
["Suspected acute porphyria during symptomatic episodes"]
Measurement technique
Confirm with laboratory
Codes
LOINC: 2072-3 ICD-10: E80.2
Clinical summary
This test qualitatively assesses the presence of elevated total porphyrins in a random urine sample.
TEST-2936
Porphyrins Total Quantitative 24‑Hour Urine Test

This diagnostic test evaluates the total concentration of porphyrins excreted in the urine over a 24-hour period.

24-Hour Urine Same day (sample received by 1 pm) 900.00 AED
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What it measures
["Total Porphyrins", "Metabolite levels in urine"]
Parameters
[{"name": "Total Porphyrins", "reference_range": null}]
Preparation
["Collect all urine voided over a full 24-hour period.", "Keep the container refrigerated at all times.", "Record the total urine volume accurately.", "Provide a full medication list to the laboratory."]
Indications
["Screening for porphyria disorders", "Monitoring porphyria disorders", "Investigating unexplained neurological symptoms", "Evaluating patients with suspected metabolic abnormalities"]
Measurement technique
Confirm with laboratory
Codes
LOINC: 20276-6 ICD-10: E80.20, R82.99
Clinical summary
This diagnostic test evaluates the total concentration of porphyrins excreted in the urine over a 24-hour period.

Category overview

Porphyrins: overview

Uncovering the biological roots of unusual sensitivity or unexplained pain requires looking closely at your body’s fundamental building blocks. Within our comprehensive Biochemistry department, broad Porphyrins testing assesses the levels of these crucial chemical intermediates in your system. Utilizing advanced diagnostic technology, this vital screening helps detect hidden enzymatic bottlenecks, offering the exact clarity needed to safely guide personalized therapeutic strategies and long-term medical oversight. Consistently trusted by patients and clinicians among the top diagnostic labs in the UAE, DNA Labs ensures strict patient confidentiality, exceptional diagnostic accuracy, and incredibly fast reporting. Take charge of your specialized health journey today—schedule your porphyrins testing in UAE, arrange a convenient home sample collection, or consult our highly specialized medical experts.

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