Aminolevulinic Acid 24Hr

Test Code
LAB356


CPT Codes
82135

Preferred Specimen
24 Hour Urine container


Minimum Volume
0.6 mL


Instructions
Collect without preservative. Refrigerate during and after collection.
Wrap container in aluminum foil to protect from light.
Please specify on the request form and on the urine container the total 24-hour urine volume.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days


Methodology
Immunoassay (IA), Confirmation: Chromatography



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.