| Laboratory: | Clinical Biochemistry (METABOLIC) |
| Test Name: |
AMINOLEVULINIC ACID (ALA) - (U)
Test Code:
ALAU
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| Clinical Information: |
Description: Measurement of Aminolevulinic Acid (ALA) and Porphobilinogen (PBG) by LC-MSMS.
Test Indication: This test is use in the differential diagnosis of the various acute porphyrias. Patient Preparation Instructions: Patient should abstain from alcohol for 24 hours prior to and during testing. |
| Collection Devices: |
Preferred Device:
1 - Urine Collection 12 mL Tube
Urine Collection 12 mL Tube Manufacturer: Sarstedt Canada Inc. (vendor) Catalogue #: This collection is not suitable for urinary Porphyrins |
| Specimen Required: |
Urine: 10.0 mL
Pediatric Urine: 5.0 mL
Collection Information: Collect a random urine specimen. Collected in a container protected from light, without preservative. This collection is not suitable for urinary Porphyrins Specimen Stability: Ambient: N/A Refrigerated: 7 days Frozen: 6 months |
| Referral: |
Urine:
Pediatric Urine: 5.0 mL
Shipping & Storage: Store and send sample refrigerated/frozen and protected from light to the Metabolic Lab
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| Requisition: | |
| Reference Values: |
AGE AMINOLEVULINIC ACID
μmol/mmol creatinine 1 - 8 y: 2.0-5.3 9 - 17 y: 1.3-4.6 >17 y: < 4.7 Method of Analysis: Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry |
| Availability: |
Within 2 Weeks
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| See Also: | |
| More Information: |
If you have any questions, please communicate with the Metabolic Lab (HSC): 204-787-4530
Reject due to: Not protected from light, preservative, not refrigerated or frozen. |