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Test ID BLOD0147 Aldolase, Serum

Useful For

Detection of muscle disease

Specimen Type

Serum Red


Specimen Required


Supplies: Sarstedt 5 mL Aliquot Tube (T914)

Collection Container/Tube: Red top (serum gel/SST are not acceptable)

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Within 1 hour of collection, centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.

2. Send refrigerated.


Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject
Gross icterus Reject

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Serum Red Refrigerated (preferred) 7 days
  Frozen  60 days

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

1 to 3 days

Method Name

Photometric

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

82085

Reporting Name

Aldolase, S

Reference Values

<18 years: <14.5 U/L

≥18 years: <7.7 U/L

Test Classification

This test has been modified from the manufacturer's instructions. Its performance characteristics were determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a General Request (T239) with the specimen.

Secondary ID

606872
Sanford Laboratories - Sioux Falls/Rapid City Additional Information:

SANFORD LABORATORY INTERFACE BUILD INFORMATION

Result Code  Result Code Description
240 Aldolase