Order Mnemonic:

Aldolase

Dept Name:

SEND OUTS

Reference Lab:

LABCORP

Refer to:

Lab Corp

Transport:

Serum, refrigerated

Processing:

Centrifuge and pour off into transport tube.

Stability After
Processing:

Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: 6 months

Minimum Testing
Volume:

0.5 mL

Unacceptable Conditions:

Hemolysis (red cells contain aldolase)

Reference Range:

1.2-7.6 units/L

Methodology:

Kinetic – 340 nm at 37°C

CPT Codes:

82085

Performed:

Mon-Fri

Reported:

2-4 days

NCD/LCD ABN Required:

No