Amino Levulinic Acid

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Testing Laboratory

Canterbury Health Laboratories Christchurch Hospital

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

ALA

Test Code (Numeric Code)

7762

Laboratory Handling

Phlebotomy

Protect random urine sample from light using a foil or glove or paper bag

Registration

Register with a dedicated lab number

Laboratory

Send frozen sample

Sample Stability

Refrigerated 14 days, frozen (preferred) 70 days

Synonyms

5 Aminolevulinic Acid
ALA
Delta Aminolevulinic Acid
Urine ALA

Turnaround Time

4 weeks

Specimen Type

  • Urine

Specimen Type

  • Urine

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • BD Urine Tube (no additive)
Preferred
  • BD Urine Tube (no additive)
Acceptable
  • Specimen Container
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

10

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

5

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • BD Urine Tube (no additive)
Acceptable
  • Specimen Container

Last updated: 13/11/2026