Aldolase Build info

Synonyms

• ALDOLASE
• ALDOLASE
• LAB556

Short Name

ALDOLASE

Procedure Master Number

LAB556

Procedure ID

64454

Clinical Info

Evaluate muscle wasting process. High levels are found in progressive Duchenne muscular dystrophy (MD).

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Gold Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Gold top Specimen: 0.5 mL (minimum volume: 0.2 mL) of serum
Transport Temperature: Freeze
Note:  Separate serum within 30 minutes of draw.
 
Causes for rejection:  Hemolysis (red cells contain aldolase)

Transport Instructions

Freeze

Specimen Stability

Methodology

Kinetic-340 nm at 37 degrees

Days Performed

Monday through Saturday

Performing Laboratory

LabCorp of America

CPT

82085

PDM

5901720

Results