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Alpha Aminolevulinic Acid, 24 hour urine

Order Code
096354
CPT
82135
Test Details
Synonyms

ALA Delta, Delta Aminolevulinic Acid

TAT

10 days

Methodology

Column chromatography, Ehrlich reagent - spectrophotometry

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Assesses lead exposure or porphyria by measuring ALA in urine

Specimen Type

24 hour urine

Volume

3 mL

Specimen Container

Plastic 24-hour urine container with 30 m of 30% acetic acid AND AMBER plastic frozen transport tube and cap

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

Frozen immediately and protected from light

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 3 days
Frozen 60 days
Order Code
096354
CPT
82135
Test Details
Synonyms

ALA Delta, Delta Aminolevulinic Acid

TAT

10 days

Methodology

Column chromatography, Ehrlich reagent - spectrophotometry

Performing Location

Accredited Laboratory Partner

Testing Frequency

Contact Technical Support

Test Overview

Assesses lead exposure or porphyria by measuring ALA in urine

Specimen Type

24 hour urine

Volume

3 mL

Specimen Container

Plastic 24-hour urine container with 30 m of 30% acetic acid AND AMBER plastic frozen transport tube and cap

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

Frozen immediately and protected from light

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 3 days
Frozen 60 days