Aldolase, Serum : 227

Test Code
AALDO or 227


Alias/See Also
Fructose-1,6 bisphospate


CPT Codes
82085

Instructions
Serum separator tube.


Transport Container
Centrifuge serum separator tube and transport, 2 mL serum (Min: 1 mL).


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.


Specimen Stability
After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 14 days; Frozen: 6 months


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis. Lipemia. Grossly icteric.


Methodology
Enzymatic

Setup Schedule
Tuesday - Saturday


Report Available
1-2 (From receipt at performing laboratory)


Reference Range
less than 24 Months 3.4-11.8 U/L
2-17 Years 3.4-8.6 U/L
Adult less than or equal to 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



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