Test Details
Mnemonic
UALAR
Ordering Code
3600401
CPT-4 Code(s)
82135
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
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
ALA, Random Urine - ratio to CRT See report
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes