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0020012
Aldolase, Serum
ALDOLASE
Ordering Recommendation
Do not use as a stand-alone test. This non-specific test has been replaced by more specific markers for muscle or liver damage. It has largely been replaced by other enzyme tests such as CK, alanine aminotransferase (ALT), and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) as markers of muscle or liver damage.
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York state approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Serum separator tube.
Specimen Preparation
Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions
Specimen types other than serum. Hemolyzed specimens.
Remarks
Stability
After separation from cells: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: 6 months
Methodology
Quantitative Enzymatic Assay
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
Within 24 hours
Reference Interval
| 0-30 days | 6.0-32.0 U/L |
| 1-5 months | 3.0-12.0 U/L |
| 6-35 months | 3.5-10.0 U/L |
| 3-6 years | 2.7-8.8 U/L |
| 7-17 years | 3.3-9.7 U/L |
| 18 years and older | 1.2-7.6 U/L |
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
FDA
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
82085
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 0020012 | Aldolase | 1761-6 |
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Aliases
- aldolase
- Aldolase, S
- Fructose-Biphosphate Aldolase
- Total Aldolase
Aldolase, Serum
