ALDOLASE | |
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Test Code: S076 | Specimen Collection: Serum |
Component: Aldolase | Method: ENZ |
Collection Notes: Avoid grossly hemolyzed, lipemic, and grossly icteric specimens. | |
Clinical Utility: The highest levels of Aldolase are seen in progressive Duchenne’s muscular dystrophy. Lesser elevations are found in dermatomyositis, polymyositis, limb-girdle dystrophy, myotonia dystrophy, and rhabdomyolysis | |
CPT Code: 82085 | Testing Location: Sent to reference lab |
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPETemperature:Serum (1 mL) Refrigerated 5 Days Frozen 14 Days |