A FEW THOUGHTS ON PORPYRIA
Sample Lab Tests In acute hepatic Porphyria, the best screening tests are: **urinary porphobilinogen (PBG) **aminolevulinic acid (ALA). When there are cutaneous symptoms that suggest Porphyria, the best screening test is a: **plasma porphyrin assay. If one of these screening tests is abnormal, more extensive testing, including urinary, fecal, and red blood cell porphyrins, are […]
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