Porphobilinogen Deaminase (Blood) Test | Austin Pathology

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Porphobilinogen Deaminase (Blood)

Alternate Names	PBG Deaminase, porphobilinogen deaminase activity
Test Code	PBGD
Testing Laboratory	Referred Laboratory
Specimen Type	Blood
Container Type	9 mL EDTA (Purple Top) - DEDICATED
Medicare Rebate	No - please complete Patient Financial Consent Form.pdf
Out of Pocket Costs	Please note: This service is not Medicare rebatable and patients may be charged. Out of Pocket cost - $30.00 Fee above is an indication only; please contact testing laboratory for up-to date cost.
Ordering Information	Please note this is NOT a screening test for porphyria. To screen for acute porphyria in a symptomatic patient, please request porphobilinogen (PBG) in urine. PBG Deaminase is requested as part of additional testing for Acute Intermittent Porphyria.
Collection Instructions	Please collect 1 x DEDICATED EDTA tube and send to the laboratory on ice to prevent enzyme degradation.
Transport Instructions	Transport on ice Send to the laboratory as soon as possible
Storage Instructions	Store frozen at -20°C
Testing Frequency	Fortnightly
Min Test Volume	9mL
Add On Test Suitability	Add ons for this test cannot be performed.

Container ID	EW
CSR Instructions	WHOLE BLOOD SPECIMEN - DO NOT CENTRIFUGE. Instructions for: Regional Specimen Receptions Forward sample to Heidelberg laboratory frozen in BioFreeze bottle. Instructions for: Heidelberg Specimen Reception Place sample in frozen (-20°C) Sendout tub.
Laboratory Instructions	None
External Laboratory	Biochemistry, Melbourne Health Shared Pathology Service
Accredited Test	Yes

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