DALAU

Delta Aminolevulinic Acid, Random Urine

EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3307

Synonyms:
Aminolevulinic Acid, Random Urine
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Plastic urine container with 0.5 mL of 30% glacial acetic acid and amber plastic frozen transport tube and cap
Specimen Type:

Random urine collection

Preferred Volume:
3 mL
Minimum Volume:
1 mL
Collection Procedure:

1. On collection of random urine, it is advisable to not use first voided morning specimen, late evening specimen (after 8 pm) or specimen obtained following excessive fluid intake.
2. pH must be <7.
3. Transfer the urine to an amber plastic frozen transport tube with amber cap. Label the container with the patient's name and date. If amber tube and cap are not available, cover a clear plastic transport tube completely from top to bottom with aluminum foil. Identify the specimen with the patient's name directly on the transport tube and the outside of the aluminum foil. Secure with tape.
4. THE SPECIMEN SHOULD BE PROTECTED FROM LIGHT, FROZEN IMMEDIATELY,   AND MAINTAINED FROZEN UNTIL TESTED.

Store and Transport:
Frozen and protected from light
Stability:

Stable for one month when preserved with 30% glacial acetic acid and frozen. Stable for 3 days when preserved with 30% glacial acetic acid and refrigerated. Urine is not stable preserved with sodium carbonate.

CPT Codes:

82135 - ALA Delta Random Urine (EAP 30020958)

Method:
Column chromatography; Ehrlich reagent - spectrophotometry
Notes:

To avoid delays in turn around time when ordering multiple tests on frozen samples, submit separate 
frozen samples for each test requested.

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