ALDOLASE
Aldolase
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3255
Synonyms:
ALS
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Plain red top (NO GEL TUBES)
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Specimen Processing:
1. Within 1 hour of collection, centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
2. Send refrigerated.
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Frozen – 60 days
Refrigerated – 7 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Gross hemolysis: Reject
Gross lipemia: Reject
Gross icterus: Reject
CPT Codes:
82085 - Aldolase (EAP 30020528)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
2-4 days
Method:
Photometric
Reference Ranges:
Please refer to the performing lab report for applicable reference ranges