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Test Id : FALAU
Aminolevulinic Acid (ALA), Urine
Method Name
A short description of the method used to perform the test
A short description of the method used to perform the test
Quantitative Ion Exchange Chromatography/Spectrophotometry
NY State Available
Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.
Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.
Yes
Reporting Name
Lists a shorter or abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test
Lists a shorter or abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test
Aminolevulinic Acid (ALA), Urine
Aliases
Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
ALA U
Specimen Type
Describes the specimen type validated for testing
Describes the specimen type validated for testing
Urine
Specimen Required
Defines the optimal specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing
Defines the optimal specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing
Specimen Type: Urine
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic, 6-mL tube(s) (MCL T465)
Specimen Volume: 4 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect urine for 24 hours (NO preservative).
2. Refrigerate specimen during the 24-hour collection.
3. Send specimen frozen in the plastic, 6-mL urine tube (T465)
4. Collection volume and duration are required
Urine Preservative Collection Options
| Ambient | Yes |
| Refrigerated | Yes |
| Frozen | NO |
| 6N HCl | NO |
| 50% Acetic Acid | NO |
| Na2CO3 | NO |
| Toluene | NO |
| 6N HNO3 | NO |
| Boric Acid | NO |
| Thymol | NO |
Specimen Minimum Volume
Defines the amount of sample necessary to provide a clinically relevant result as determined by the Testing Laboratory
Defines the amount of sample necessary to provide a clinically relevant result as determined by the Testing Laboratory
1.2 mL
Reject Due To
Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected
Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected
| Hemolysis | NA |
| Lipemia | NA |
| Icterus | NA |
| Other | NA |
Specimen Stability Information
Provides a description of the temperatures required to transport a specimen to the performing laboratory, alternate acceptable temperatures are also included
Provides a description of the temperatures required to transport a specimen to the performing laboratory, alternate acceptable temperatures are also included
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urine | Frozen (preferred) | 30 days | |
| Refrigerated | 4 days |
Reference Values
Describes reference intervals and additional information for interpretation of test results. May include intervals based on age and sex when appropriate. Intervals are Mayo-derived, unless otherwise designated. If an interpretive report is provided, the reference value field will state this.
Describes reference intervals and additional information for interpretation of test results. May include intervals based on age and sex when appropriate. Intervals are Mayo-derived, unless otherwise designated. If an interpretive report is provided, the reference value field will state this.
| Procedure | Units | Ref Interval | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Creatinine, Urine-mg/dL | mg/dL | | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Creatinine, Urine-mg/day | mg/d |
| |||||||||||||||||||||
| Aminolevulinic Acid umol/L | umol/L | 0-35 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Aminolevulinic Acid umol/day | umol/d | 0-60 |
Cautions
Discusses conditions that may cause diagnostic confusion, including improper specimen collection and handling, inappropriate test selection, and interfering substances
Discusses conditions that may cause diagnostic confusion, including improper specimen collection and handling, inappropriate test selection, and interfering substances
Increased ALA concentration is associated with exposure to alcohol, lead, and a variety of other agents. Massive elevation of ALA occurs in the acute porphyrias and hereditary tyrosinemia. Specimen preservation with acid or base is discouraged and may cause assay interference. When collecting urine for additional tests that require acid or base preservation, the ALA aliquot should be removed prior to the addition of the acid or base.
PDF Report
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Indicates whether the report includes an additional document with charts, images or other enriched information
No
Day(s) Performed
Outlines the days the test is performed. This field reflects the day that the sample must be in the testing laboratory to begin the testing process and includes any specimen preparation and processing time before the test is performed. Some tests are listed as continuously performed, which means that assays are performed multiple times during the day.
Outlines the days the test is performed. This field reflects the day that the sample must be in the testing laboratory to begin the testing process and includes any specimen preparation and processing time before the test is performed. Some tests are listed as continuously performed, which means that assays are performed multiple times during the day.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Report Available
The interval of time (receipt of sample at Mayo Clinic Laboratories to results available) taking into account standard setup days and weekends. The first day is the time that it typically takes for a result to be available. The last day is the time it might take, accounting for any necessary repeated testing.
The interval of time (receipt of sample at Mayo Clinic Laboratories to results available) taking into account standard setup days and weekends. The first day is the time that it typically takes for a result to be available. The last day is the time it might take, accounting for any necessary repeated testing.
1 to 8 days
Performing Laboratory Location
Indicates the location of the laboratory that performs the test
Indicates the location of the laboratory that performs the test
ARUP Laboratories
Fees
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- Prospective clients should contact their Regional Manager. For assistance, contact Customer Service.
CPT Code Information
Provides guidance in determining the appropriate Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code(s) information for each test or profile. The listed CPT codes reflect Mayo Clinic Laboratories interpretation of CPT coding requirements. It is the responsibility of each laboratory to determine correct CPT codes to use for billing.
CPT codes are provided by the performing laboratory.
Provides guidance in determining the appropriate Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code(s) information for each test or profile. The listed CPT codes reflect Mayo Clinic Laboratories interpretation of CPT coding requirements. It is the responsibility of each laboratory to determine correct CPT codes to use for billing.
CPT codes are provided by the performing laboratory.
CPT codes are provided by the performing laboratory.
82135
LOINC® Information
| Test Id | Test Order Name |
Order LOINC Value
Provides guidance in determining the Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (LOINC) values for the order and results codes of this test. LOINC values are provided by the performing laboratory.
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|---|---|---|
| FALAU | Aminolevulinic Acid (ALA), Urine | Not Provided |
| Result Id | Test Result Name |
Result LOINC Value
Applies only to results expressed in units of measure originally reported by the performing laboratory. These values do not apply to results that are converted to other units of measure.
|
|---|---|---|
| Z2709 | Hours Collected | 30211-7 |
| Z2710 | Total Volume | 19153-6 |
| Z2711 | Creatinine, Urine mg/dL | 2161-8 |
| Z2712 | Creatinine, Urine mg/day | 2162-6 |
| Z2713 | Aminolevulinic Acid umol/L | 34284-0 |
| Z2714 | Aminolevulinic Acid umol/day | 14689-4 |
Test Setup Resources
Setup Files
Test setup information contains test file definition details to support order and result interfacing between Mayo Clinic Laboratories and your Laboratory Information System.
Test setup information contains test file definition details to support order and result interfacing between Mayo Clinic Laboratories and your Laboratory Information System.
Sample Reports
Normal and Abnormal sample reports are provided as references for report appearance.
Normal and Abnormal sample reports are provided as references for report appearance.
SI Sample Reports
International System (SI) of Unit reports are provided for a limited number of tests. These reports are intended for international account use and are only available through MayoLINK accounts that have been defined to receive them.
International System (SI) of Unit reports are provided for a limited number of tests. These reports are intended for international account use and are only available through MayoLINK accounts that have been defined to receive them.