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HelpTest Code ALDOLM Aldolase, Serum
Additional Codes
| Mayo | ALS |
| Epic ID | LAB556 |
Specimen Type
Serum RedSpecimen 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Serum Red | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days |
| Frozen | 60 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Method Name
Photometric
Useful For
Detection of muscle disease
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
1 to 3 daysReference Values
<18 years: <14.5 U/L
≥18 years: <7.7 U/L
CPT Code Information
82085