aldolase

Test Code
2030


CPT Codes
82085

Preferred Specimen
serum


Minimum Volume
0.5


Transport Container
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube for serum; anticoagulation tube for plasma (see Specimen)


Transport Temperature
Refrigerate


Specimen Stability
room-1 day, refrigerated-7 days, frozen-15days


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Hemolysis (red cells contain aldolase)


Methodology
Kinetic - 340 nm at 37°C



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.