A103

Test CODE NAME

A103

Aminolevulinic Acid (ALA), Urine

Methodology: Quantitative Lon Exchange Chromatography/Spectrophotometry
Performed: Mon,Wed,Fri
Reported: 3-6 days
Specimen Required:

Patient Preparation: Refrain from alcohol consumption 24 hours prior to collection.

 

Collect: 24 hour or random urine. Refrigerate 24-hour specimens during collection - 4 ml urine

 

Specimen Preparation: Transfer aliquot from a well-mixed 24 hour or random collection to a Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 1.2 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions: Body fluids other than urine.

Remarks: Record total volume and collection time interval on transport tube and test request form.

Stability: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 month

 

Note:   * This test is approved for all states. * 

 

Performing Lab 

ARUP Laboratories

CPT Code(s): 82135