Specimen: 2 mL (0.5 mL min.) serum from 1 SST OR 2 mL (0.5 mL min) plasma from 1 Green Top (Sodium Heparin) / Lavender Top (EDTA) tube. Hemolysed specimens are not acceptable. Ship refrigerated or frozen.

Stability (Room): 8 hrs

Stability (Refrigerated): 5 dyas

Stability (Frozen): 6 months

Method: Spectrophotometry

Comment:

Price: Contact Medilab

Turnaround time (TAT): 7 – 15 days

Usage: Aldolase is useful in the diagnosis and monitoring of many skeletal muscle disorders . Highest levels of Aldolase are found in Progressive (Duchenne) Muscular Dystrophy. Lesser elevations are found in Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis and Limb-girdle dystrophy.

Specialty: Rheumatologist, Physician

Disease: Musculoskeletal disorders

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Home Collection: Available

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Pre-test Information: No special preparation required