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Porphyrins Screen Blood Test
Porphyrins Screen Blood Test

Porphyrins Screen Blood Test

A test for porphyria, an inherited condition which affects the body's ability to produce heme, a component of red blood cells.

Is it for you?

Are you experiencing symptoms such as severe stomach pain and nausea, mental confusion, muscle pain, tingling and numbness? Do you have a family member who has been diagnosed with porphyria? If you have current symptoms and want to confirm or rule out porphyria, this is the test for you.
Urine sample 1 biomarker included 14 working days turnaround
from sample receipt at lab

£300.00

Terms and Conditions apply

All tests bought are intended solely for the person purchasing and for over 18s only. Why?

What's included?

Biomarker profile

  • Other

Other (1 Biomarker)

Special instructions

Wrap all samples in foil to protect from light. Clinical details required: was the patient symptomatic of Porphyria when sample taken and nature of symptoms. Please ensure that all samples are posted together to the lab.

Porphyria is an inherited disorder in which the body produces too much of the chemical porphyrin. Porphyrin is essential to make the part of blood that carries oxygen (heme). Any circulating porphyrin the body doesn't use is excreted in urine and stool.

When the body produces and excretes too much porphyrin, as happens with porphyria, not enough heme remains to keep a person healthy. Porphyria affects either the nervous system or the skin.


Attacks can be triggered by drugs (barbiturates, tranquillisers, contraceptive pills, sedatives) as well as chemicals, certain foods and exposure to the sun.

Dr Sam Rodgers MBBS, MRCGP

How it works

  • Take the test

    Collect your sample at home, visit a partner clinic, or we can even send a nurse to you.

  • Post your sample

    Send your sample back on the same day you take it in the freepost pack to our laboratory.

  • Get your results

    View your results with doctor's advice on your personal dashboard.
Laboratories you can trust

Laboratories you can trust

Trusted by the NHS and private clinics alike, you can be sure of the highest testing standards from our fully accredited partner laboratories.

Expert interpretation <br> of your results

Expert interpretation
of your results

One of our team of doctors will review your results and give you personalised advice based on your medical history, lifestyle and health and fitness goals.

Your personal<br> health centre

Your personal
health centre

Discover the easy way to track your health through our online portal, my.medichecks.com. View your results with doctor's advice, monitor any changes over time and see the improvements you can make to your health with simple lifestyle changes.

Questions? Let us help

Questions? Let us help

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Important

Our tests are not a substitute for seeing your doctor, especially if you are suffering symptoms. Our doctors will interpret your results based on the information you have provided, but will not diagnose, consult or provide any treatment. You will be advised to see your doctor for any necessary follow-up action.