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Delta Aminolevulinic Acid, Random Urine
Test CodeUDAAR
Quest Code
6301
CPT Codes
82135
Preferred Specimen
2 mL random urine - no preservative - protect from light
Minimum Volume
0.6 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Urine preserved with 1 mL 6N HCl or 1 mL concentrated glacial acetic acid, protected from light • Catherized urine in sterile, plastic screw-cap container.
Instructions
Wrap container in aluminum foil to protect from light. Do not use preservatives.
Do not use first morning void, late evening specimen (after 8:00 PM), or specimen after excessive fluid intake. Keep refrigerated and transport refrigerated (cold packs).
Do not use first morning void, late evening specimen (after 8:00 PM), or specimen after excessive fluid intake. Keep refrigerated and transport refrigerated (cold packs).
Transport Container
Plastic urine container
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Received room temperature • Not protected from light
Methodology
Colorimetric (C)
Setup Schedule
Monday, wednesday & friday
Reference Range
| 1-8 Years | 2.3-6.2 mg/g creat |
| 9-17 Years | 1.5-5.3 mg/g creat |
| ≥18 Years Male | <1.8 mg/g creat |
| ≥18 Years Female | <5.4 mg/g creat |
Performing Laboratory
| Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-Chantilly VA |
| 14225 Newbrook Drive |
| Chantilly, VA 20151-2228 |
