Delta Aminolevulinic Acid, Urine
| Test Name | Delta Aminolevulinic Acid, Urine |
| Alternate Name(s) | ALA, DALA |
| Laboratory Module | LAB |
| Ordering Mnemonic | AMLEV U |
| Specimen Type |
24 Hour Urine Sample |
| Collection Container | 24 Hour Sterile Urine Container |
| Container Information |
24 Hour Urine Container
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| Collection Information | Collect in dark bottle with 2 g tartaric acid as preservative. Indicate 24hour urine collection date and total volume. pH should be checked and adjusted to 4-6. Store and send frozen. Protect from light-wrap in foil this collection is not suitable for porphyrin analysis. Analysis includes Porphobilingen (PGB) and d-aminolevulinic acid (ALA). |
| Test Schedule | |
| Routine Turnaround Time | 10 days |
| Stat Turnaround Time | |
| Reference Interval | |
| Critical Values | |
| Lab Process Notes | |
| Storage and Transport | Store and ship frozen, protect from light. |
| Test Referred To | Offsite, Reference Lab |
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