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Delta Aminolevulinic Acid Random Urine Test

The Delta Aminolevulinic Acid Random Urine Test evaluates ALA excretion to screen for porphyrias and disorders of heme metabolism. Increases in urinary ALA can signal acute hepatic porphyria, lead toxicity, or disruptions in enzyme activity. This test is valuable in assessing recurrent abdominal pain, neuropathy, or unexplained neuropsychiatric symptoms, providing clinicians with insight into metabolic pathways and aiding differentiation from other systemic conditions.

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Specimen Type: Random

Delta Aminolevulinic Acid

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The Delta Aminolevulinic Acid Random Urine Test test contains 1 test with 1 biomarker .

ALA is a precursor to uroporphyrin, coproporphyrin, and protoporphyrin. Concentrations of ALA are greatly increased in many patients with acute neurological forms of porphyrias and in some patients with chronic alcohol abuse.

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