Test ID: PBGDW
Porphobilinogen Deaminase (PBGD), Washed Erythrocytes
Secondary ID 
A test code used for billing and in test definitions created prior to November 2011
31894
NY State Approved Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.
Conditional
Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Confirmation of a diagnosis of acute intermittent porphyria (AIP)
Genetics Test Information Provides information that may help with selection of the correct test or proper submission of the test request
Useful for diagnosis of acute intermittent porphyria during latent periods.
Testing Algorithm Delineates situation(s) when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.
The following algorithms are available in Special Instructions:
-Porphyria (Acute) Testing Algorithm
-Porphyria (Cutaneous) Testing Algorithm
Special Instructions and Forms Describes specimen collection and preparation information, test algorithms, and other information pertinent to test. Also includes pertinent information and consent forms to be used when requesting a particular test
Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test
Enzymatic End point/Spectrofluorometric
Reporting Name A shorter/abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test; an abbreviated test name
PBG Deaminase, RBC
Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
Acute Intermittent Porphyria (AIP)
Hydroxymethylbilane Synthase (HMBS)
Uroporphyrinogen I Synthase
Uroporphyrinogen Synthase
Hydroxymethylbilane Synthase (HMBS)
Uroporphyrinogen I Synthase
Uroporphyrinogen Synthase
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