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Alternate Names
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PBG Deaminase, porphobilinogen deaminase activity |
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Ordering Information
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Please note this is NOT a screening test for porphyria. To screen for acute porphyria in a symptomatic patient, please request porphobilinogen (PBG) in urine.
PBG Deaminase is requested as part of additional testing for Acute Intermittent Porphyria. |
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Cerner Test Name
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PBG Deaminase |
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Laboratory
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Referred Test |
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Specimen
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Blood |
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Container
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EDTA (purple) |
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Collection Instructions
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Place tube on ice & send to laboratory immediately |
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Additional Collection Instructions
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Please collect whole blood (EDTA, purple top) and send on ice to prevent enzyme degradation. |
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Minimum Adult Volume
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None |
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Minimum Paediatric Volume
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None |
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Frequency
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Fortnightly |
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Reference Interval
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This is a referred test. Please consult reference interval supplied with result. |
