Porphyrins Profile
The Porphyrins Profile measures the level of porphyrins in urine. High levels of porphyrins may indicate porphyria. Porphyria rbe from genetic deficiencies in heme production enzymes, hepatitis, renal disease, erythroid disease, and heavy metal inhibition of heme enzyme synthesis. Elevated levels of urinary porphyrins have been found in experimental animals and humans exposed to heavy metals.
Refers to a group of inherited or acquired diseases that prevent your body from correctly making heme, the precursor to hemoglobin. Elevated urine levels of porphyrins result from inhibition of key enzymatic steps; this can
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