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Aminolevulinic Acid

Source Urine 
Mnemonic ALA 
Specimen Requirements

1 x 10 mL aliquot of 24h urine - no preservative in container.

Best results if patient is having attacks during collection period.

Protect from light.

RECORD 24h volume and collection (start & end) dates and times in spaces provided on requisition.

 
Specimen Handling

PSC: Transport on ice to DSC.
RRL & extra-regional: Freeze prior to transport to DSC.

 
Additional Information Results are returned directly to physician. 
Testing Location University of Alberta 
Testing Frequency  
Alternate Name(s) ALA, Delta-ALA 
Reference Interval  


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