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Aminolevulinic Acid (ALA), Urine
A103
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 |