5-AMINOLEVULINIC ACID (5 -ALA) RANDOM URINE Test: Cost, Symptoms and Diagnosis
DNA Labs India offers the 5-Aminolevulinic Acid (5-ALA) Random Urine Test at a cost of INR 5200. This test is used to diagnose certain types of porphyrias, a group of rare genetic disorders that affect the body’s ability to produce heme, a component of hemoglobin that carries oxygen in the blood.
Symptoms of Porphyrias
The symptoms of porphyrias can vary depending on the type of porphyria a person has. Some common symptoms include:
- Abdominal pain
- Blistering and itching skin
- Nausea and vomiting
- Constipation or diarrhea
- Confusion or hallucinations
- Weakness or paralysis
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, it is important to consult with a healthcare professional to determine the underlying cause.
Diagnosis of Porphyrias
Porphyrias can be difficult to diagnose because the symptoms are similar to many other conditions. However, the 5-ALA Random Urine Test can help identify the presence of porphyrias. This test measures the amount of 5-ALA in the urine, which is a precursor to heme production. If the levels of 5-ALA are elevated, it may indicate a porphyria.
If the 5-ALA Random Urine Test suggests a porphyria, additional testing may be necessary to confirm the diagnosis. This can include blood tests, genetic testing, and imaging studies.
Conclusion
The 5-Aminolevulinic Acid (5-ALA) Random Urine Test is a valuable tool in diagnosing porphyrias. At DNA Labs India, we offer this test at a cost of INR 5200. If you are experiencing symptoms of porphyrias, it is important to consult with a healthcare professional to determine the underlying cause and appropriate treatment.
For more information about the 5-ALA Random Urine Test or to schedule an appointment, please contact DNA Labs India.
| Test Name | 5-Aminolevulinic Acid (5-ALA) Random Urine Test |
|---|---|
| Sample type | 10 mL (5 mL min.) random urine in a dark coloured container / wrapped completely with black paper or aluminium foil. Ship refrigerated or frozen. |
| Test type | Physician, Gastroenterologist |
| Pre-test Information | Use dark colored container or wrap completely with black paper or aluminium foil. |
| Disease | Porphyrias |
| Method | Column Chromatography |
| Purpose | NULL |
| Preparation | Room Temperature: NA, Refrigerator:2 weeks, Frozen: 4 weeks |
| Fasting | Use dark colored container or wrap completely with black paper or aluminium foil. |
| Get Reports | 1 week |
| Test Price | INR ₹ 5200 |
Note: We offer free home sample collection for online bookings for 5-Aminolevulinic Acid (5-ALA) Random Urine Test and the test costs a special discounted price of 5200 INR across India. The cities where this service is available include Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Surat, Pune, Jaipur, Lucknow, Kanpur, Nagpur, Indore, Thane, Bhopal, Visakhapatnam, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Patna, Vadodara, Ghaziabad, Ludhiana, Agra, Nashik, Faridabad, Meerut, Rajkot, Kalyan-Dombivali, Vasai-Virar, Varanasi, Srinagar, Aurangabad, Dhanbad, Amritsar, Navi Mumbai, Prayagraj, Howrah, Ranchi, Jabalpur, Gwalior, Coimbatore, Vijayawada, Jodhpur, Madurai, Raipur, Kota, Guwahati, Chandigarh, Thiruvananthapuram, Solapur, Hubballi-Dharwad, Tiruchirappalli, Tiruppur, Moradabad, Mysore, Bareily, Gurgaon, Aligarh, Jalandhar, Bhubaneswar, Salem, Mira-Bhayandar, Warangal , Guntur , Bhiwandi, Saharanpur, Gorakhpur, Bikaner, Amravati, Noida, Jamshedpur, Bhilai, Cuttack, Firozabad, Kochi, Nellore , Bhavnagar, Dehradun, Durgapur, Asansol, Rourkela, Nanded, Kolhapur, Ajmer, Akola, Gulbarga, Jamnagar, Ujjain, Loni, Siliguri, Jhansi, Ulhasnagar, Jammu, Sangli-Miraj & Kupwad, Mangalore, Erode10, Belgaum, Ambattur, Tirunelveli, Malegaon, Gaya, Jalgaon, Udaipur, Maheshtala, Davanagere, Kozhikode, Kurnool, Rajpur Sonarpur, Rajahmundry , Bokaro, South Dumdum, Bellary, Patiala, Gopalpur, Agartala, Bhagalpur, Muzaffarnagar, Bhatpara, Panihati, Latur, Dhule, Tirupati , Rohtak, Korba, Bhilwara, Berhampur, Muzaffarpur, Ahmednagar, Mathura, Kollam, Avadi, Kadapa, Kamarhati, Sambalpur, Bilaspur, Shahjahanpur, Satara, Bijapur, Rampur, Shivamogga, Chandrapur, Junagadh, Thrissur, Alwar, Bardhaman, Kulti, Kakinada, Nizamabad, Parbhani, Tumkur, Khammam, Ozhukarai, Bihar Sharif, Panipat, Darbhanga, Bally, Aizawl, Dewas, Ichalkaranji, Karnal, Bathinda, Jalna, Eluru, Kirari Suleman Nagar, Barasat, Purnia, Satna, Mau, Sonipat, Farrukhabad, Sagar, Rourkela, Durg, Imphal, Ratlam, Hapur, Arrah, Karimnagar, Anantapur, Etawah, Ambernath, North Dumdum, Bharatpur, Begusarai, New Delhi, Gandhidham, Baranagar, Tiruvottiyur, Puducherry, Sikar, Thoothukudi, Rewa, Mirzapur, Raichur, Pali, Ramagundam , Haridwar, Vijayanagaram, Katihar, Nagarcoil, Sri Ganganagar, Karawal Nagar, Mango, Thanjavur, Bulandshahr, Uluberia, Murwara, Sambhal, Singrauli, Nadiad, Secunderabad, Naihati, Yamunanagar, Bidhan Nagar, Pallavaram, Bidar, Munger, Panchkula, Burhanpur, Raurkela Industrial Township, Kharagpur, Dindigul, Gandhinagar, Hospet, Nangloi Jat, Malda, Ongole, Deoghar, Chapra, Haldia, Khandwa, Nandyal, Chittoor , Morena, Amroha, Anand, Bhind, Bhalswa Jahangir Pur, Madhyamgram, Bhiwani, Navi Mumbai Panvel Raigad, Baharampur, Ambala, Morvi, Fatehpur, Rae Bareli, Khora, Bhusawal, Orai, Bahraich, Vellore, Mahesana, Sambalpur, Raiganj, Sirsa, Danapur, Serampore, Sultan Pur Majra, Guna, Jaunpur, Panvel, Shivpuri, Surendranagar Dudhrej, Unnao, Hugli and Chinsurah, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Machilipatnam, Shimla, Adoni, Tenali, Proddatur, Saharsa, Hindupur, Sasaram, Hajipur, Bhimavaram, Dehri, Madanapalle, Siwan, Bettiah, Guntakal, Srikakulam, Motihari, Dharmavaram, Gudivada, Narasaraopet, Bagaha, Miryalaguda, Tadipatri, Kishanganj, Karaikudi, Suryapet, Jamalpur, Kavali, Tadepalligudem, Amaravati, Buxar, Jehanabad, Aurangabad.
