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Test Code ALDOL Aldolase

Important Note

Best not used 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 This non-specific test has been replaced by more specific markers for muscle or liver damage. It has largely been replaced by other enzyme tests such as CK, alanine aminotransferase (ALT), and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) as markers of muscle or liver damage.

Additional Codes

20012

Methodology

Quantitative Enzymatic
 

Specimen Type

Blood

Preferred Collection Container

SST

Collection Volume

2.0 mL

Minimum Collection Volume

1.0 mL

Collection Instructions

Allow SST to clot completely at room temperature.  Transfer 1mL serum to aliqout tube within 2 hours of collection
 

Transport

Refrigerated

Rejection Criteria

Hemolysis, specimen types other than serum
 

Specimen Storage and Stability

Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: 6 months
 

Turn Around Time

2-3 days

Lab Department

Referred Testing

Test Alias

20012; ALS
 

CPT Coding

82085

EPIC Code

LAB556

Acceptable Collection Container

SST, R-NoGel
 

Testing Volume

0.5 mL

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

Sunday through Saturday
 

LOINC

1761-6