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Aldolase (ALD)
Test CodeLAB556
Quest Code
227
CPT Codes
82085
Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum in plain red top tube
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Transport Container
Transport tube
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 6 months
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis • Lipemia • Grossly icteric
Methodology
Enzymatic
Setup Schedule
8: Oo AM cut off Monday, tuesday, wednesday, thursday, and friday
Report Available
4 days
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 - South Region |