Urinary porphobilinogen is the first step in the diagnosis of Acute intermittent porphyria. An acute attack usually leads to gastrointestinal disturbance and neuropsychiatric disorders.

10 mL (5 mL min.) aliquot of random Urine collected in a dark coloured vial container wrapped completely with black paper or aluminium foil. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Uncovered vials exposed to light are unacceptable.

Column Chromatography

Sample Tue Fri by 9 am; Report Same day

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Collect urine in a dark coloured vial container wrapped completely with black paper or aluminium foil.