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Delta-ALA is a protein (amino acid) produced by the liver. A test can be done to measure the amount of this substance in your urine.
Alternative Names
Delta-aminolevulinic acid
How the test is performed
Your health care provider will instruct you, if necessary, to stop taking drugs that may interfere with the test. A 24-hour urine sample is needed.
- On day 1, urinate into the toilet when you get up in the morning.
- Collect all subsequent urine (in the provided container) for the next 24-hours.
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