Delta-aminolevulinic acid – urine

Delta-aminolevulinic acid is the first element in the pathway of of heme synthesis ( delta-aminolevulinic acid (ALA), porphobilinogen (PBG), uroporphyrinogen, coproporphyrinogen, protoporphyrinogen, protoporphyrinogen, heme). Therefore, the assay is used in diagnosis of porphyria. The test is also used to assess exposure to lead (lead inhibits the enzyme that converts acid delta-aminolevulinic acid, increasing its accumulation).

Diagnosis of pheochromocytoma of the adrenal glands, aorta and arteries iliac arteries.

• Survey result available within 16-23 working days.
• Ability to receive the result in reception desk of any Medicover Centre.
• Ability to access the result via the Internet in Medicover Online (you need to download the access password at the reception desk of the Medicover Medical Centre).