Test Name

• ALDOLASE

Test Code

• 6008

Test Synonym

• Aldolase

Minimum Volume

• 0.5 mL

Specimen Type

• Serum Or Plasma

Primary Container

• Serum Separator Tube, Plain Red Top Tube, Transfer Tube- Serum, Transfer Tube- Plasma, Lavender Top Tube, Green Top Tube, Light Blue Top Tube, Grey Top Tube

Transport Temp

• Refrigerated

TAT

• 4 days

Specimen Requirements

• 2 mL SERUM OR PLASMA

Specimen Retention

• Separate serum or plasma immediately after coagulation (30 minutes). Not removing refrigerated specimens from the clot results in aldolase levels 12% to 46% higher.