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84106 Test for porphobilinogen

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: PBG screening, porphobilinogen screen, acute porphyria screen

Qualitative screening test for porphobilinogen in urine, detecting metabolic intermediates associated with porphyria disorders.

Clinical Context

Screens for acute porphyrias causing abdominal pain, neurological symptoms, and psychiatric manifestations; often first-line testing when porphyria is suspected.

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Specialties

PathologyClinical ChemistryInternal Medicine

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