Amino Levulinic Acid (Urine)


Test Information

Test Name

Amino Levulinic Acid (Urine)

Synonyms

Delta-aminolevulinic acid; ALA; 5 Aminolevulinic Acid; Urine ALA

Price

$100.00

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Many services are free for eligible patients. A minimum charge may apply. Prices listed are for unfunded, individual, requests. Please contact us for commercial testing.

Preferred Specimen

Random Urine (Yellow pot) - protection from light

Testing Location

Referral

Turn Around Time

4 weeks


Collection Information

Preparation

  • Protect from light, wrap sample with foil
  • Must reach lab within 3 hours of collection, collect close to courier time if necessary

Processing Information

Registration Code

MISS

Notes

  • Freeze within 4 hours of collection & protect from light

External Referral Information

Referral Location

Canterbury Health Labroatory (via WHL)

Send Away Volume

5 mL

Send Away Transport

Frozen

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