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HelpTest Code ALA UT Aminolevulinic Acid Urine Timed
Cerner Test Code
UALAA
Acceptable Collection Tube(s) or Specimen
Urine Container
Specimen Volume
Volume: 4.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 1.2 mL
Processing Instructions
Patient should abstain from alcohol for 24 hours prior to collection.
Collect 24 hour urine, keep refrigerated during collection. Mix well and send 4.0 mL urine frozen in an screw-capped plastic vial. Record total volume on test requisition and specimen label.
Stability
Stability: Refrigerated 4 days, Frozen (-20 °C) 30 days
Rejection Criteria
Rejection criteria: Room temp
Performed Test Frequency
Monday Wedesday Friday
Turnaround Time
3 - 6 Days
CPT(s)
82135
Methodology
Quantitative Ion Exchange Chromatography/Spectrophotometry
Performing Location
Warde Medical Laboratory, Ann Arbor, MI.