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Aldolase Blood Test

An aldolase blood test looks for damage to muscles, liver or the heart.

Sample Report

Test Code: 002030

CPT Code: 82085

Also Known As: Fructose-1,6 bisphospate

Methodology:

Kinetic - 340 nm at 37 degrees C

Specimen Type: Serum

Preparation:

No special preparation required.

Test Results:

1-3 days. May take longer based on weather, holiday or lab delays.

Sample Report

Test Code: 227

CPT Code: 82085

Also Known As: Fructose-1,6 bisphospate

Methodology:

Enzymatic

Specimen Type: Serum

Preparation:

No special preparation required.

Test Results:

1-3 days. May take longer based on weather, holiday or lab delays.

Description

So why is an aldolase blood test important?  Well, elevated aldolase may be caused by health conditions, including:

  • heart attack
  • muscular dystrophy
  • muscle damage
  • cancers of the liver, pancreas, or prostate
  • polymyositis
  • gangrene
  • dermatomyositis
  • viral hepatitis
  • leukemia

Low aldolase levels can be seen in people with:

  • late-stage muscular dystrophy
  • fructose intolerance
  • muscle-wasting disease

Aldolase can be found in the entire body. The highest concentrations are located in the skeletal muscle and the liver. Aldolase is an enzyme that is an essential component in the process of converting glucose, a sugar form, into energy in your body.

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