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Porphobilinogen Deaminase (Sendaway Test)

Alternative Names:PBG Deaminase
Laboratory:Clinical Biochemistry
Test Code:POD
Specimen Types:Blood
Container Types:
EDTA 6 mLEDTA 6 mL
Adults Volume or Mass:6 mL
Collection & Request Instructions:Collect on Ice
Protect from light
Transport Instructions:On Ice
Send to lab immediately
Processing Instructions:Do Not Centrifuge
Store at -20'C
External Laboratory:Melbourne Health Shared Pathology Service
External Transport Instructions:Send Frozen on Dry Ice

Send-away department: the test requires approval by Pathologist.