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Porphobilinogen (PBG) Deaminase, RBC

Order Name PBG-D RBC
Test Number: 6905117
Revision Date 12/12/2022
Test Name Methodology LOINC Code
Porphobilinogen Deaminase RBC
Quantitative Enzymatic/Fluorometry 49228-0 
Hemoglobin (client supplied)
718-7 
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
Specimen Specimen Volume (min) Specimen Type Specimen Container Transport Environment
Preferred 3 mL (1 mL) Whole Blood EDTA (Lavender Top) Refrigerated
Alternate 1 3 mL (1 mL) Whole Blood Sterile Screwtop Container Frozen
Instructions Notes: 1 mL (Note: This volume Does NOT allow for repeat testing).
Specimen Type: Whole Blood from Lavender-top (EDTA) tube
Specimen Storage: FREEZE
Specimen Collection: Transfer specimen to plastic transport tube before freezing.
Special Instructions: Testing referred to ARUP TC 99550
Specimen Stability: Ambient: Not Available, Refrigerated : Not Available, Frozen: Not Available
GENERAL INFORMATION
Expected TAT 7 - 12 days 
Notes Labcorp Test Code: 827632
CPT Code(s) 82657
Internal Comments Bulk Load by PS and JK 4/11/2017
Service Provided By Labcorp Oklahoma, Inc.
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