PBG DEAM
Porphobilinogen Deaminase, Whole Blood
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB4036
Synonyms:
PBG Deaminase, Whole Blood
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Patient Preparation:
The patient should abstain from alcohol for 24 hours prior to collection.
Required Patient Info:
Include a list of all medications the patient is currently taking and forward with the specimen.
Container Type:
Green top (heparin) tube or lavender top (EDTA) tube
Specimen Type:
Whole blood
Preferred Volume:
5 mL
Minimum Volume:
3 mL
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Frozen - unacceptable
Refrigerated - 8 days
Room temperature - 7 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Whole blood specimens that are hemolyzed or received frozen will be rejected.
CPT Codes:
82657 - PBG Deaminase (EAP 30035097)
Method:
Enzyme End Point/Spectrofluorometric