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Aldolase
Definition A test to measure the amount of the enzyme aldolase in serum (blood).
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Why is the Test Performed?
This test is an indicator of muscle damage.
Aldolase is an enzyme that is involved in the breakdown of glucose, fructose, and galactose, a process used by cells to generate energy in the form of ATP (adenosine triphosphate). Aldolase is in a particularly high concentration in muscle.
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Review Date : 2/17/2002
Reviewed By : Michael C. Milone, M.D., Ph.D., Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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