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HelpTest ID NBLD0048 Aminolevulinic Acid, 24 Hour Urine
AKA
Porphyria
Delta-Aminolevulinic Acid
ALA
Specimen Type/Requirements
24 hour urine container - Aliquot from a well mixed 24 hour urine specimen
24-Hour Urine Collection Instructions English
24-Hour Urine Collection Instructions Spanish
Keep 24 hour urine without preservative refrigerated during collection.
Send aliquot protected from light.
24 hour urine total volume is required.
Performed Test Frequency
Monday,Wednesday,Friday
Methodology
Colorimetric
Performing Lab
Quest Chantilly
CPT
82135
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 2.0 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 0.6 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | Unacceptable | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days | |
| Frozen | 30 days | Preferred for transport |
Report Available
2 days
Interface Build Information
| Result Code | Result Code Description |
|---|---|
| 6470 | Volume 24 Hour Urine |
| 198 | ALA 24 Hour Urine |