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HelpTest Code LAB11184 Aminolevulinic Acid (ALA) - Urine
Department
Send Outs
Reference Lab Test Number
UALAA
Collection Requirements
Patient Preparation: Refrain from alcohol consumption 24 hours prior to collection. Collect 24 hour urine, keep refrigerated during collection.
Alternate Specimen:
Random urine
Refer To
Primary Collection Container
24 HR Urine container
Alternate Collection Container
Sterile Urine Cup
Yellow Urine Vacutainer (No Additive)
Transport
Urine, Refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Mix well and send 4.0 mL urine in an screw-capped plastic vial. Record total volume on test requisition and specimen label.
Stability
Ambient: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 4 Days
Frozen: 1 Month
Minimum Testing Volume
1.2 mL
Reference Range
ALA, urine: 0-35 µmol/L
ALA, urine (24 hour): 0-60 µmol/d
Creatinine:
Age Male Female
3-8 yrs. 140-700 mg/d 140-700 mg/d
9-12 yrs. 300-1300 mg/d 300-1300 mg/d
13-17 yrs. 500-2300 mg/d 400-1600 mg/d
18-50 yrs. 1000-2500 mg/d 700-1600 mg/d
51-80 yrs 800-2100 mg/d 500-1400 mg/d
>80 yrs. 600-200 mg/d 400-1300 mg/d
Methodology
Quantitative Ion Exchange Chromatography/Spectrophotometry
Performed
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Reported
5 – 7 Days
CPT Codes
82135