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Test Code LAB556 Aldolase

Clinical System Name

Aldolase

Sample Requirements

Specimen:Whole blood

Container(s): Gold SST, Gold SST Microtainer, Red  

Preferred Vol: 2.0 mL

Minimum Vol: 1.0 mL

 

Note: . Reject due to hemolysis.

 

Processing Instructions

Reject due to: 

Spin: Y within 2 h of collection

Aliquot: Y

Temp: 2-8 C

Storage location: CPA refrigerator, FrigA rack.

Off-site collection: Spin blood and transfer 0.5 mL serum to a plastic aliquot tube; Send refrigerated.

Stability

Specimen Type Temperature Time
gel separator or red top with serum RT 2 h
separated serum RT 48 h
separated serum 2-8 C 1 w
separated serum -25 C 2 w
separated serum -70 C 6 m

 

Availability

STAT Performed TAT
N T, F 1-5 days

 

Department

Department: Chemistry

Location: Chem East

Phone Number: 206-987-2617

 

CPT Codes

82085

Methodology

Method: Enzyme Rate Reaction by Vitros 4600

Analytical Volume: 0.25 mL serum  

Limitations: Samples should be free of hemolysis and turbidity.

Reference Range

 

Age U/L
<24 month 3 - 12
2- 17 years 1 - 7
Adult (18 - 64 years) 2 - 5