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Aldolase
Test Code227
CPT Codes
82085
Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Transport Container
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 6 months
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 6 months
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis • Lipemia • Grossly icteric
Methodology
Enzymatic
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Fri; Report available: Next day
Reference Range
<24 Months | 3.4-11.8 U/L | |||
2-17 Years | 3.4-8.6 U/L | |||
Adult | ≤8.1 U/L |
Clinical Significance
Aids in the diagnosis of primary disease of skeletal muscle myocardial infarction and viral hepatitis.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute Chantilly
14225 Newbrook Dr
Chantilly, VA 20153