PBG is most stable at pH 6-7, but samples may be sent with or without preservative. All results should be interpreted in the context of clinical findings, relevant history, and other laboratory …

Porphobilinogen (PBG) normalized to mg/gram Creatinine units. Appropriate test to rule out acute intermittent porphyria (AIP) and other acute attack types of porphyrias associated with …

Urinary porphobilinogen (PBG) is elevated during the acute phase of the neurologic porphyrias. Urine and fecal porphyrin analysis should be performed to confirm the diagnosis and to …

Urinary porphobilinogen (PBG) is elevated during the acute phase of the neurologic porphyrias. Urine and fecal porphyrin analysis should be performed to confirm the diagnosis and to …

An acute porphyria should be suspected if patient presents with neurolvisceral signs and symptoms. The first-line screening test is measurement of urinary porphobilinogen (PBG). …

Urinary porphobilinogen (PBG) is elevated during the acute phase of the neurologic porphyrias. Urine and fecal porphyrin analysis should be performed to confirm the diagnosis and to …

Feb 2, 2023 · Porphyrins usually leave your body through urine or stools. If this process does not occur, porphyrins such as PBG can build up in your body. This article describes the test to …

A diagnosis of AIP can be confirmed by measurement of PBG deaminase activity. HCP and VP can be confirmed by measurement of fecal porphyrins. Test sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories.

Porphobilinogen (PBG) is an organic compound that occurs in living organisms as an intermediate in the biosynthesis of porphyrins, which include critical substances like hemoglobin and …

PBG is most stable at pH 6-7, but all samples may be sent with or without preservative. All results should be interpreted in the context of clinical findings, relevant history, and other laboratory data.