Test directory: Delta-ALA, Random Urine

Ordering Code 4394
Test Name Delta-ALA, Random Urine
Alias Delta Aminolevulinic Acid
ALA
Aminolevulinic Acid
Preferred Specimen Urine, Random
Preferred Container Sterile Container
Optimum Volume 20 mL
Collection Instructions Do not use first morning void, late evening specimen (after 8:00 PM), or specimen after excessive fluid intake.
Handling Instructions Foil specimen to protect from light
Keep refrigerated.
Transport Requirements Oahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen Stability Ambient: Not Stable
Refrigerated: 1 Week
Frozen: 1 Month
Rejection Criteria Ambient, Not protected from light, Preservatives used
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time Up to 10 Days
Methodology Colorimetric
Reference Lab  Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of June 29, 2025.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Delta-ALA, Random Urine ALL See report.