Aldolase
Alternate Names
002030 LC
SoftLab Order Code
ALDAS
Epic Order Name
ALDOLASE, REF LAB LC 002030
Epic Order ID
LAB556
Laboratory
Reference Lab
Sample Type
Serum preferred. Plasma acceptable
Collection Container
SST -(Gold Top Serum Separator Tube)
Alternative Collection Container
RST (Orange Top Rapid Serum Tube)
Red/Black Speckled (Serum Tube)
Lavender (EDTA)
Pink (EDTA)
Green (Any Heparin tube)
Collecting Volume
1.0 mL
Minimum Collecting Volume
0.4 mL (Will not permit repeat testing)
Storage or Stability
Refrigerated
Causes for Rejection
Hemolysis
Instructions
Separate serum or plasma immediately after coagulation (30 minutes). Note: Not removing refrigerated specimens from the clot results in aldolase levels 12% to 46% higher.