Aldolase
Order Name
ALDOLASE
Test Number: 3600150
Revision Date 03/24/2025
Test Number: 3600150
Revision Date 03/24/2025
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Aldolase
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Kinetic Spectrophotometric | 1761-6 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 0.5mL (0.2) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Notes: 0.2 mL (Note: This volume Does NOT allow for repeat testing.) Specimen Type: Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube for serum; OR plasma may be used from blue-top (sodium citrate) tube, gray-top (sodium fluoride) tube, lavender-top (EDTA) tube, or green-top (heparin) tube Specimen Storage: Refrigerated Specimen Collection: Separate serum or plasma immediately after coagulation (30 minutes). NOTE: Not removing refrigerated specimens from the clot results in aldolase levels 12% to 46% higher. Causes for Rejection: Hemolysis (red cells contain aldolase); gross lipemia Specimen Stability: Ambient: 1 day, Refrigerated : 7 days, Frozen: 15 days |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 2 - 3 days shifts. |
| Clinical Use | Useful in the evaluation of muscle wasting diseases, such as Duchenne's muscular dystrophy. |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 002030 |
| CPT Code(s) | 82085 |
| Internal Comments | LOINC 1761-6 ADDED 3/2/15 10/6/17 add link - JK |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |