Aldolase, Serum
| Sunquest Code: | ALD | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB556 | Epic Name: | Aldolase |
| Methodology: | Enzymatic | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 1 day. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1.2 mL |
| Container: | Red or gold (gel) (Red (no gel)) |
| Collection Instructions: | Allow sample to clot completely at room temperature. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Hemolysis; specimen types other than serum. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL, 0.5 mL minimum. Store refrigerated. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship refrigerated. |
| Stability: | 8 hours at room temperature; 5 days refrigerated; 6 months frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 20012 |
Interpretive
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| Use: | This is a very nonspecific marker for muscle damage. Creatine kinase is recommended. The primary indication to order aldolase is to evaluate children for muscular dystrophy. |
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