Table 2.
Laboratory parameters evaluated for the clinical assessment of the patient on admission at Toxicology Unit of IRCCS Salvatore Maugeri Foundation.
| Parameters | Matrices | Value | Reference normal levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coproporphyrin I | Urine/24 h | 7.65 microg/24 h | <25 |
| Coproporphyrin III | Urine/24 h | 59.3 microg/24 h | <75 |
| Uroporphyrin | Urine/24 h | 12.7 microg/24 h | <25 |
| δ-Aminolevulinic Acid | Urine/24 h | 2.1 mg/24 h | 0.25–6.4 |
| Porphobilinogen | Urine/24 h | 1.22 mg/24 h | 0.1–1.7 |
| N-Acetyl-beta-D-glucosaminidase | Urine/24 h | 5.14 IU/L | 0.3–12 |
| δ-Aminolevulinic acid dehydratase | Blood | 75 U/mL | >20 |
| Zinc protoporphyrin | Blood | 67 microg/dL∗ | <40 |
∗Out of normal levels.