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Aldolase
| Item |
Value |
| Approval req'd? |
No |
| Available Stat? |
No |
| Test code |
ADSE |
| Performed by |
Quest |
| Sendout? |
Yes |
| Method |
UV, Kinetic |
| Collection Instructions |
Avoid hemolysis |
| Container type |
Gold top |
| Amount to Collect |
4 mL blood |
| Sample type |
Serum |
| Preferred volume |
2 mL serum |
| Min. Volume |
0.5 mL serum |
| UCSF Rejection Criteria |
Hemolyzed samples |
| Processing notes |
Freeze serum at -20C. Order Quest # 66985P |
| Units |
IU/L |
| Normal range |
Pediatric males & females:
|
< 24 months |
3.4-11.8 U/L |
|
2-17 years |
3.4-8.6 U/L |
|
| Turn around times |
Test run Tuesday-Saturday. Turnaround time 3-4 days. |
| Additional information |
CK is the preferred test for the presence of muscle damage, aldolase being present in a wide variety of other organs, such as RBCs and liver. |
| LOINC code |
1761-6 |
| Last Updated |
10/2/2010 11:51:36 AM |
| Entry Number |
222 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667
