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Delta-ALA

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Alternative Names

Delta-aminolevulinic acid


What the risks are

There are no risks.


Special considerations

Drugs that may interfere with test measurements include penicillin, barbiturates, oral contraceptives, and griseofulvin, an anti-fungal medication.


Review Date: 04/29/2005
Reviewed By: Frank A. Greco, M.D., Ph.D., Director, Biophysical Laborartory, The Lahey Clinic, Burlington, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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