Aldolase

General

Synonym/Acronym:

ALD.

Rationale

To assist in the diagnosis of muscle-wasting diseases such as muscular dystrophy or other diseases that cause muscle and cellular damage, such as hepatitis and cirrhosis of the liver.

Patient Preparation

There are no food, fluid, activity, or medication restrictions unless by medical direction.

Normal Findings

Method: Spectrophotometry.

AgeConventional and SI Unit
Newborn6–32 units/L
Child3.4–8.8 units/L
AdultLess than 8.1 units/L

Critical Findings and Potential Interventions

N/A

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