ALDOLASE

Message

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

Test Code

ALDO

CPT Codes
82085

Preferred Specimen

1 Gold tube (gel separator)

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL serum or plasma

Other Acceptable Specimens

or 1 Lavender tube (EDTA)
or 1 Green tube (Lithium Heparin)

Instructions

Centrifuge for complete separation of plasma/serum and red cells. See Specimen Container for appropriate sample type. Separate and refrigerate until tested.

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

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.

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NCHB1 (Chemistry, Beckman AU)

Last Updated: April 25, 2023

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