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PORPHOBILINOGEN, 24 HOUR URINE
Number 583
CPT Code 84110
Alias PORPHOBILINOGEN
Specimen Container 24Hr Urine Container
Specimen Type 24 Hr Urine with Preservative
Turn Around Time
Days Performed
Reference Range 0.0.-1.5 mg/ 24 hours
Alternate Specimen
Volume 10 mL Aliquot
Stability Ambient N/A
Stability Refrigerated N/A
Stability Frozen Preferred
Patient Preparation
Void at 8AM and discard specimen. Collect all urine for next 24 hours, including 8AM void the next morning.
Methodology
Ion-exchange chromatography/spectrophotometry
Limitations
Rejection Criteria
Nonfrozen specimen; not protected from light
Additional Instructions
Collect urine in container with 30 mL 30% glacial acetic acid. Protect from light. Freeze immediately.
Performing Laboratory Reference Laboratory
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