Aldolase *

SIM

10120 

CPT

82085 

Synonyms

None 

Specimen Type

Serum or plasma

Container

Red-top or gold-top tube for serum. Lavender top, gray top , green, or blue top tube

Collection Instructions

Separate serum or plasma immediately after coagulation (30 minutes)

Volume

Volume: 0.5 mL
Min. volume: 0.2 mL

Additional Information

Evaluate muscle wasting process. Not specific for muscle disease since it is present 
in many tissues

Patient Preparation

None

Specimen Processing Instructions

Separate serum or plasma from cells within 30 minutes.

Transport Requirements

Freeze or refrigerate

Specimen Stability

Frozen - 15 days

Refrigerated - 7 days 

Rejection Criteria

Hemolysis (red cells contain aldolase)

Reference Range

0-30 days: not established

31 days - 1 year: 5.0-11.7 units/L

> 1 year ; 3.3-10.3 units/L

Critical Value

Test Includes

Aldolase 

Methodology

Kinetic-340 nm at 37 degrees 

Testing Frequency

LCA

002030 

Reviewed By

Rhonda Crowe 

Reviewed Date

3/31/22

Supplemental

* Reference Lab Test