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Aminolevulinic acid
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It's included in the HealthieOne Complete test.
Aminolevulinic acid
Explanation: Aminolevulinic acid is a natural substance in the body that helps produce porphyrins, which are essential for producing heme. Heme is a key part of hemoglobin, the molecule in red blood cells that carries oxygen. Aminolevulinic acid is also involved in creating energy for cells.
Test purpose: Assess symptoms such as abdominal pain, nerve-related issues, or light sensitivity—common signs of acute porphyria, a condition that usually develops between ages 15 and 45 but can occur at any age. If aminolevulinic acid (ALA) is elevated, further evaluation is necessary, including measuring ALA levels in urine and porphobilinogen (PBG) levels in plasma to confirm acute porphyria.
Other information about this test: Mayo Clinic
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