Aminolevulinic Acid Dehydratase (ALAD), Blood
| CPT Code(s): | 82657 |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Patient should abstain from alcohol for 24 hours prior to collection. Collect: Green (sodium heparin). Also acceptable: Lavender (EDTA) or green (lithium heparin). Collect specimen and place in ice bath immediately. Specimen Preparation: Transport 5 mL whole blood in original collection container. (Min: 3 mL) Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated. Stability: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 4 days; Frozen: Unacceptable |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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