UALAR - "Aminolevulinic Acid (ALA), Random Urine"

New Test

Effective Date

08/06/2024

Included in Report

WML Test Directory Update | August 2024

Updated Test

Aminolevulinic Acid (ALA), Random Urine

Test Details

Mnemonic

UALAR

Ordering Code

3600401

CPT-4 Codes(s)

82135

Turnaround Time

3 - 6 days

Performed

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Legacy Code

UALAR

Example Report

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Specimen Information

Patient Preparation

Refrain from alcohol consumption 24 hours prior to collection.

Collect

Random urine

Specimen Preparation

Send 4.0 mL urine aliquot in a screw capped plastic vial.

Minimum Volume

1.2 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Rejection Criteria

Body fluids other than urine.

Stability

Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 4 days
Frozen: 30 days

Methodology

Quantitative Ion Exchange Chromatography/Spectrophotometry

Reference Range

Aminolevulinic Acid - per volume 0-35 μmol/L
ALA, Random Urine - ratio to CRT See report

Performing Laboratory

ARUP

New York DOH Approval Status

Yes

Test Name	Ordering Code	Result Code	Component Name	LOINC Code	AOE Prompt
Aminolevulinic Acid (ALA), Random Urine	3600401
		3600402	Creatinine, Urine - per volume	35674-1	No
		3600403	Aminolevulinic Acid - per volume	34284-0	No
		3600404	ALA, Random Urine ratio to CRT	39782-8	No

The CPT codes provided are for general informational purposes only and are based on an interpretation of AMA guidance. It is the sole responsibility of the billing party to determine CPT codes. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the paying party.

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UALAR – “Aminolevulinic Acid (ALA), Random Urine”