Test Code LAB12606 Aldolase
Department
SEND OUTS
Reference Lab Test Number
ALD
Refer To
Primary Collection Container
Gold (SST)
Alternate Collection Container
Red (No Gel)
Lavender 4 mL (K3EDTA)
Transport
Serum refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Centrifuge, separate and send 0.5 mL serum in a screw-capped plastic vial.
Stability
Ambient: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: 14 days
Minimum Testing Volume
0.2 mL
Reference Range
1.2–7.6 U/L
Methodology
Enzymatic
Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Reported
3-4 days
CPT Codes
82085
Unacceptable Conditions
Hemolyzed serum or plasma.