Delta-ALA

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Urine sample

Delta-aminolevulinic acid

In general, the normal range is 0 to 7 milligrams per 24 hours.

Increased levels of urinary delta-ALA may indicate:

• Lead poisoning
• Porphyria (several types)

Decreased levels may occur with chronic liver disease.

Review Date: 02/13/2011
Reviewed By: David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).

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