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Quantitative Ion Exchange Chromatography/Spectrophotometry
Performed
Days of the week the test is performed.
Mon-Fri
Reported
Expected turnaround time for a result, beginning when ARUP has received the specimen.
1-4 days
Reference Interval
Normal range/expected value(s) for a specific disease state. May also include abnormal ranges.
Components
Reference Interval
Porphobilinogen (PBG), Urine-per volume
0.0-8.8 µmol/L
Porphobilinogen, Rndm Urn-ratio to CRT
No reference interval (mg/g crt)
Interpretive Data
May include disease information, patient result explanation, recommendations, or details of testing.
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.
Compliance Category
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
Note
Additional information related to the test.
Appropriate test to rule out acute intermittent porphyria (AIP) and other acute attacks of other types of porphyrias associated with neurologic and/or psychiatric symptoms.
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
The American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published in ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory are provided for informational purposes only. The codes reflect our interpretation of CPT coding requirements based upon AMA guidelines published annually. CPT codes are provided only as guidance to assist clients with billing. ARUP strongly recommends that clients confirm CPT codes with their Medicare administrative contractor, as requirements may differ. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. ARUP Laboratories assumes no responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes published.
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Aliases
Other names that describe the test. Synonyms.
PBG, Quantitative
Porphobilinogen
Watson-Schwartz Test
Porphobilinogen (PBG), Random Urine(Change effective as of 05/20/24: Refer to 0080260 in the May Hotline)
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