The Porphyrins, Fractionated, Qn, Random Urine test contains 1 test with 9 biomarkers.
Clinical Significance
Porphyria is a group of distinct disorders characterized by the abnormal accumulation of porphyrins or porphyrin precursors. Porphyrin Fractionation of Urine is useful in diagnosing porphyrin cutanea tarda, hereditary coproporphyria, and variegate porphyria.
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Porphyrins, Fractionated, Qn, Random Urine #36592
9 Biomarkers - Specimen Type: Random - Process Time*: Average 5 to 6 days
Also known as: Porphyrins Fractionated Qn Random Urine
Biomarkers 9
Coproporphyrin I
Coproporphyrin Iii
Heptacarboxyporphyrin
Hexacarboxyporphyrin
Interpretation
Pentacarboxyporphyrin
Total Porphyrins
Uroporphyrin I
Uroporphyrin Iii
*Process times are an estimate and are not guaranteed. The lab may need additional time due to weather, holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, or equipment maintenance.