The infant should be checked frequently and the bag changed after the infant has urinated into the bag. The urine is drained into the container for transport to the laboratory. Deliver it to the laboratory or your health care provider as soon as possible upon completion. Avoid exposure of the urine to direct light. Delta-ALA is a chemical produced from amino acids in the liver.
Oxygen binds to the iron in the heme molecules.
Each step in the pathway requires a specific enzyme . If any of the enzymes is deficient, a type of porphyria results. Decreased levels may occur with chronic liver disease . Drugs that may increase test measurements include penicillin, barbiturates , oral contraceptives , and griseofulvin. The information provided herein should not be used for diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition.