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Lab Test Dictionary

Porphobilinogen Deaminase (PBGD), Whole Blood (PBGD_)

Methodology

Enzyme End point/Spectrofluorometric


Synonyms

PBG Deaminase; RBC Porphobilinogen; Acute Intermittent Porphyria (AIP); HMBS (Hydroxymethylbilane Synthase); Uroporphyrinogen I Synthase

Specimen Type

Whole Blood

Performing Lab

Mayo Medical Lab


Epic ID

Other Reference Test

Lab Test Days

Monday, Wednesday and Friday; A.M.

Standard TAT

2-4 Days


Collection Information

Specimen Required

3-6 mL Whole Blood

Container Type

Dark Green (Sodium Heparin)

Collection Instructions

Whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube is also acceptable. Patient should abstain from alcohol for 24 hours prior to collection. Immediately place specimen on WET ICE after collection.


Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate-Only

Specimen Stability

Room Temp: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: Unacceptable

Rejection Criteria

Mild hemolysis

Test Volume Required

6 mL Whole Blood

Minimum Test Volume

3 mL Whole Blood


CPT Codes

82657


Revised

04-30-17

Initials

SL