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Test Code ALDOLM Aldolase, Serum

Additional Codes

 

MAYO Test ID

ALS

EPIC Test ID

LAB556

 

Reporting Name

Aldolase, S

Useful For

Detection of muscle disease

Method Name

Photometric

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

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.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

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

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject
Gross icterus Reject

Reference Values

<18 years: <14.5 U/L

≥18 years: <7.7 U/L

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

CPT Code Information

82085

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
ALS Aldolase, S 1761-6

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
ALS Aldolase, S 1761-6

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.

Report Available

1 to 3 days

Forms

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