21 CFR 862.1590 — Ion-Exchange Resin, Ehrlich'S Reagent, Porphobilinogen

Clinical Chemistry (CH) · Part 862 Subpart B—Clinical Chemistry Test Systems · § 862.1590

Identification

A porphobilinogen test system is a device intended to measure porphobilinogen (one of the derivatives of hemoglobin which can make the urine a red color) in urine. Measurements obtained by this device are used in the diagnosis and treatment of porphyrias (primarily inherited diseases associated with disturbed porphyrine metabolism), lead poisoning, and other diseases characterized by alterations in the heme pathway.

Classification Rationale

Class I (general controls). The device is exempt from the premarket notification procedures in subpart E of part 807 of this chapter subject to § 862.9.

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