Laboratory Test Detail

Last Updated: April 26, 2024 @ 9:13 am

91004

Aminolevulinic Acid (ALA), Urine

Specimen:Collect:
  • Timed Urine in Timed Urine Container

Also Acceptable:
  • Random Urine in Sterile Specimen Container
Submit:
  • 4 mL (Min:2 mL) Aliquot(s) Timed Urine in Sterile Specimen Container. Submit Refrigerated.

Also Acceptable:
  • 4 mL (Min:2 mL) Random Urine in Sterile Specimen Container. Submit Refrigerated.
Special Handling:
  • 24 HR Urine Collection Preferred
  • Keep Specimen Refrigerated During Collection
  • State Collection Time
  • State Volume
  • Refrain from alcohol consumption 24 hours prior to collection.
Rejection Criteria:
  • Body fluids other than urine
Stability:Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 4 Day(s); Frozen: 1 Month(s); Incubated: Unacceptable
Methodology:
  • Ion Exchange Chromatography
  • Spectrophotometry
Performed:Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Reported:2-5 Day(s)
CPT Codes:
  • 82135
Interpretive Data:Please see report for interpretive data.
Components:
  • 93008 - CREAT, UR
  • 93009 - CREATININE
  • 93184 - 5 ALA
  • 93185 - 5 ALA
  • 93388 - URINE VOLUME
  • 93518 - HOURS COLLECTED
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