ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Aldolase, Serum : 0020012

Mnemonic: ALDOLASE

Methodology: Enzymatic
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: Within 24 hours
Specimen Required: Collect:  One 4 mL serum separator tube.

Transport:  1 mL serum at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.5 mL)  Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.

Pediatric Collection/Transport:  0.2 mL serum at 2-8°C.

Remarks:  Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature.  Serum is the only acceptable specimen type for this assay.

Unacceptable Conditions:  Hemolyzed specimens.

Stability:  After separation from cells: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: 6 months
Reference Interval:
0-30 days: 6-32 U/L
1 month-6 years: 3-12 U/L
7-17 years: 3.3-9.7 U/L
18 years and older: 1.5-8.1 U/L
 

CPT Code(s): 82085
 
 

 

 

 
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