Description

Porphyrins Profile – Urine

Provider: Mosaic Diagnostics

Description

Screens for urinary porphyrins that indicate disruptions in the heme synthesis pathway often caused by toxic exposure.
Targets: Uroporphyrin, coproporphyrin, and other porphyrin intermediates.
Method/Analytes Measured: LC-MS/MS of urine.
Clinical Use: Identifies heavy metal or chemical toxicity; useful in cases of neurological symptoms or unexplained illness.

Test Targets

Uroporphyrin, coproporphyrin, and other porphyrin intermediates.

Method / Analytes

Method: LC-MS/MS of urine.
Antibody Class: N/A

Clinical Use

Identifies heavy metal or chemical toxicity; useful in cases of neurological symptoms or unexplained illness.

Pathology Area

N/A