The Porphyrins Profile measures the level of porphyrins in urine. High levels of porphyrins may indicate porphyria, a group of inherited or acquired diseases that affect heme production. Elevated urine levels of porphyrins can result from various factors, including genetic deficiencies in heme production enzymes, hepatitis, renal disease, erythroid disease, and heavy metal poisoning.
Patients That Benefit from This Test:
Alcoholism
Certain Skin Cancers
Chronic Kidney Disease
Heavy Metal Poisoning
Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Liver Disease
Muscle Weakness
Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, & Constipation
Neurological Symptoms
Seizures
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