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ALDOLASE

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB1543    Geisinger Epic ID:  6433

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Serum


Preferred collection container: 
Alternate collection container: 
6 mL red-top (plain, non-serum separator) tube
Specimen required: 

2 mL serum; minimum 1 mL



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions: 

Centrifuge and aliquot. Transport frozen.


Transport temperature: 

Frozen.


Specimen stability: 

Room temperature: Unacceptable. Refrigerated: 14 days. Frozen: 6 months.


Rejection criteria: 

Gross hemolysis • Lipemia • Grossly icteric • Received room temperature



TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):  82085
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.

Methodology: 
Enzymatic
Synonyms: 

Fructose-1,6 bisphospate, Quest code 227,


Clinical significance: 

Aids in the diagnosis of primary disease of skeletal muscle myocardial infarction and viral hepatitis.


Review Date:  12/12/2024

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