Ordering Recommendation

Evaluate suspected aminolevulinic acid dehydratase deficiency (ADP) porphyria or hereditary tyrosinemia.

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York state approved.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation

Refrain from alcohol consumption 24 hours prior to collection.

Collect

Random urine.

Specimen Preparation

Transfer a 4 mL aliquot from a well-mixed collection to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 1.2 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions

Body fluids other than urine.

Remarks
Stability

Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 4 days; Frozen: 1 month

Methodology

Quantitative Ion Exchange Chromatography/Spectrophotometry

Performed

Mon, Wed, Fri

Reported

1-4 days

Reference Interval

Components
Reference Interval
Aminolevulinic Acid - per volume 0-35 µmol/L
ALA, Random Urine - ratio to CRT By Report

Interpretive Data



Compliance Category

Standard

Note

Increased ALA concentration is associated with exposure to alcohol, lead, and a variety of other agents. Massive elevation of ALA occurs in the acute porphyrias and hereditary tyrosinemia.

Specimen preservation with acid or base may interfere with results. If collected urine will be used for additional testing, remove the ALA aliquot before adding any acid or base preservatives.

Hotline History

N/A

CPT Codes

82135

Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
0020207 Creatinine, Urine - per volume 2161-8
0080104 Aminolevulinic Acid - per volume 34284-0
2011475 ALA, Random Urine ratio to CRT 39782-8
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Aliases

  • 5-Aminolevulinic Acid
  • ALA
  • Delta-ALA
  • Delta-Aminolevulinic Acid
Aminolevulinic Acid (ALA), Random Urine