delta-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) in plasma

Introduction

see delta-aminolevulinic acid in serum

Indications

• diagnosis & management of acute porphyria
• NOT a sensitive indicator of Pb poisoning

More general terms

• delta-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) in body fluid

Additional terms

• delta-aminolevulinate; 5-aminolevulinic acid; aminolevulinic acid (ALA)
• porphobilinogen
• porphyria