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ALDOLASE

Message
***This test is performed on Day Shift ONLY regardless of priority***


Test Code
LAB7834


CPT Codes
82085

Preferred Specimen
Gold Tube (SST)


Patient Preparation
None

Minimum Volume
1 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
Green Tube (Lithium Heparin)


Instructions
Centrifuge for complete separation of serum or plasma from red cells. 


Transport Container
Gold Tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Specimen Stability
  • 2-8°C up to 5 days
  • -20°C up to 6 months


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolyzed


Methodology
Spectrophotometric

Setup Schedule
M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun

Performed 7A - 3P only


Reference Range
1.2 - 7.6 U/L


Clinical Significance
Aldolase is an enzyme that is involved in the breakdown of glucose, fructose, and galactose to generate energy in the form of ATP. Aldolase is in particularly high concentration in muscle and this test is an indicator of muscle damage.




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.