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Porphobilinogen Deaminase, Washed Erythrocytes

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Useful For
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Confirmation of a diagnosis of acute intermittent porphyria using washed erythrocyte specimens

Genetics Test Information
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This test is for diagnosis of acute intermittent porphyria.

Testing Algorithm
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Method Name
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Enzymatic End Point/Spectrofluorometric

NY State Available
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Yes

Reporting Name
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PBG Deaminase, RBC

Aliases
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Acute Intermittent Porphyria (AIP)

Hydroxymethylbilane Synthase (HMBS)

Uroporphyrinogen I Synthase

Uroporphyrinogen Synthase

Testing Algorithm
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Specimen Type
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Washed RBC

Ordering Guidance

This test is for diagnosis of acute intermittent porphyria. Porphobilinogen deaminase, also known as uroporphyrinogen I synthase, is commonly confused with uroporphyrinogen III synthase, the enzyme deficient in congenital erythropoietic porphyria (CEP). For CEP cases, order UPGC / Uroporphyrinogen III Synthase (Co-Synthase), Erythrocytes.

Necessary Information

1. Volume of packed cells and total volume of specimen (red cells + saline) are required and must be sent with specimen.

2. Patient's age is required

3. Include a list of medications the patient is currently taking.

ORDER QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Question ID Description Answers
BG575 Total cell Suspension
BG576 Packed cell volume

Specimen Required
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Patient Preparation: Patient must not consume any alcohol for 24 hours before specimen collection. This is essential as ethanol induces porphobilinogen deaminase activity, which may lead to a false-normal result.

Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Green top (sodium heparin)

Acceptable: Lavender top (EDTA) or green top (lithium heparin)

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: Entire washed erythrocyte suspension

Collection Instructions: Collect and process whole blood specimen as follows:

1. Transfer entire specimen to a 12-mL graduated centrifuge tube.

2. Centrifuge specimen at 4 degrees C for 10 minutes at 2000 rpm.

3. Record volume of packed cells and the total volume of the specimen.

4. Discard supernatant plasma.

5. Wash packed erythrocytes 2 times by resuspension of at least an equal amount of cold 0.9% saline, mix, and centrifuge for 5 minutes at 2000 rpm, discarding supernatant after each washing.

6. Resuspend packed cells to the original total volume with 0.9% saline. Invert specimen gently to mix.

Special Instructions
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Forms

1. New York Clients-Informed consent is required. Document on the request form or electronic order that a copy is on file. The following documents are available:

-Informed Consent for Genetic Testing (T576)

-Informed Consent for Genetic Testing-Spanish (T826)

2. If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Biochemical Genetics Test Request (T798) with the specimen.

Specimen Minimum Volume
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1 mL of washed and resuspended erythrocytes

Reject Due To
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Cell suspension not available Reject

Specimen Stability Information
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Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Washed RBC Frozen (preferred) 14 days
Refrigerated 14 days
Ambient 48 hours

Useful For
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Confirmation of a diagnosis of acute intermittent porphyria using washed erythrocyte specimens

Genetics Test Information
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This test is for diagnosis of acute intermittent porphyria.

Testing Algorithm
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Clinical Information
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The porphyrias are a group of inherited disorders resulting from enzyme defects in the heme biosynthetic pathway. Acute intermittent porphyria (AIP) is caused by diminished erythrocyte activity of porphobilinogen deaminase (PBGD), also known as uroporphyrinogen I synthase or hydroxymethylbilane synthase (HMBS).

 

Onset of AIP typically occurs during puberty or later. Individuals may experience acute episodes of neuropathic symptoms. Common symptoms include severe abdominal pain, peripheral neuropathy, and psychiatric symptoms. Crises may be precipitated by a broad range of medications (including barbiturates and sulfa drugs), alcohol, infection, starvation, heavy metals, and hormonal changes. AIP is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. At-risk family members of patients with a biochemical diagnosis of AIP should undergo appropriate testing. Timely diagnosis is important as acute episodes of AIP can be fatal. Treatment of AIP includes the prevention of symptoms through avoidance of precipitating factors. More than 80% of individuals with a deficiency variant in the HMBS gene remain asymptomatic throughout their lives.

 

The biochemical diagnosis of AIP is made by demonstrating increased urinary excretion of porphobilinogen (PBG) and is most accurate during an acute episode. In addition, the diagnosis of AIP can be confirmed through the measurement of PBGD enzyme activity in erythrocytes, although 5% to 10% of affected individuals exhibit normal erythrocyte PBGD activity. In addition, molecular genetic confirmation (CGPH / Custom Gene Panel, Hereditary, Next-Generation Sequencing, Varies; specify gene list ID: IEMCP-WCJKC9) is available on a clinical basis and can be particularly helpful in identifying asymptomatic family members at risk of acute symptoms.

 

The workup of patients with a suspected porphyria is most effective when following a stepwise approach. See Porphyria (Acute) Testing Algorithm or call 800-533-1710 to discuss testing strategies.

Reference Values
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Reference ranges have not been established for patients who are younger than 16 years of age.

 

> or =7.0 nmol/L/sec

6.0-6.9 nmol/L/sec (indeterminate)

<6.0 nmol/L/sec (diminished)

Interpretation
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Abnormal results are reported with a detailed interpretation that may include an overview of the results and their significance, a correlation to available clinical information provided with the specimen, differential diagnosis, recommendations for additional testing when indicated and available.

Cautions
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A normal result does not rule-out acute intermittent porphyria; 5% to 10% of affected individuals will have normal erythrocyte porphobilinogen deaminase activity. Additionally, enzyme activity may be increased during an acute attack; therefore, the enzyme level should be assessed when the patient is asymptomatic.

Clinical Reference
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1. Tortorelli S, Kloke K, Raymond K. Disorders of porphyrin metabolism. In: Dietzen DJ, Bennett MJ, Wong ECC, eds. Biochemical and Molecular Basis of Pediatric Disease. 4th ed. AACC Press; 2010:307-324

2. Nuttall KL, Klee GG. Analytes of hemoglobin metabolism-porphyrins, iron, and bilirubin. In: Burtis CA, Ashwood ER, eds. Tietz Textbook of Clinical Chemistry. 5th ed. WB Saunders Company; 2001:584-607

3. Anderson KE, Sassa S, Bishop DF, Desnick RJ. Disorders of heme biosynthesis: X-linked sideroblastic anemia and the porphyrias. In: Valle DL, Antonarakis S, Ballabio A, Beaudet AL, Mitchell GA. eds. The Online Metabolic and Molecular Bases of Inherited Disease. McGraw-Hill; 2019. Accessed April 19,2024. Available at https://ommbid.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?bookid=2709&sectionid=225540906

Method Description
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Measurement of porphobilinogen deaminase (PBGD) activity is based on the measurement of the rate of synthesis of uroporphyrin from porphobilinogen (PBG) in incubated, lysed erythrocytes. Low yield of uroporphyrin from PBG indicates a deficiency of PBGD.(Ford RE, Ou CN, Ellefson RD. Assay for erythrocyte uroporphyrinogen I synthase activity, with porphobilinogen as substrate. Clin Chem. 1980;26(8):1182-1185; Bustad HJ, Kallio JP, Vorland M, et al. Acute Intermittent Porphyria: An Overview of Therapy Developments and Future Perspectives Focusing on Stabilisation of HMBS and Proteostasis Regulators. Int J Mol Sci. 2021;22(2):675. doi:10.3390/ijms22020675)

PDF Report
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No

Day(s) Performed
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Tuesday

Report Available
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2 to 8 days

Specimen Retention Time
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14 days

Performing Laboratory Location
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Rochester

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This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

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CPT codes are provided by the performing laboratory.

82657

LOINC® Information
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Test Id Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
PBGDW PBG Deaminase, RBC 2812-6
Result Id Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
Applies only to results expressed in units of measure originally reported by the performing laboratory. These values do not apply to results that are converted to other units of measure.
31944 PBG Deaminase, RBC 2812-6
31945 Interpretation 59462-2
BG575 Total cell Suspension 94496-7
BG576 Packed cell volume 94497-5
606471 Reviewed By 18771-6

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