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The Aldolase Test is a simple blood test that measures an enzyme linked to muscle health. You may also see it called a serum aldolase test, ALDO test, or aldolase level. If your doctor wants to check for muscle injury or inflammation, LabFinder helps you book fast at participating labs.
This test, also called a serum aldolase level or ALDO test, shows how much aldolase enzyme is in your blood. Higher levels can happen when muscles are irritated, inflamed, or injured. Your doctor uses this number with other labs and your symptoms to understand what is going on.
Common reasons: check muscle pain or weakness, look for signs of myositis or other muscle inflammation, follow known muscle or nerve disorders, review unexplained high CK on a prior test, or monitor recovery after a muscle injury. Your provider will decide if this test fits your care.
You will check in and confirm your order. A staff member cleans a small spot on your arm and draws a tube of blood. A bandage is placed and you can return to normal activities. The visit usually takes 10 to 20 minutes.
Yes, this is a quick, routine blood draw and is considered very safe. You might feel a quick pinch, notice a small bruise, or feel a little lightheaded for a moment afterward, but those effects usually fade quickly. Be sure to tell the staff if you take blood thinners, have a bleeding disorder, or if you have fainted during blood draws before. They will take extra care to keep you comfortable. Very hard exercise right before testing can raise aldolase, so follow any timing instructions you receive.
Avoid heavy workouts: skip intense exercise for 24 hours before your draw. Ask about fasting: fasting is not usually needed, but follow your doctor’s plan if other labs are added. Share your meds and supplements: include recent shots or intramuscular injections. Hydrate with water: this can help the draw go smoothly. Always follow any specific directions from your doctor or the lab and bring prior results if you have them.
This test may help assess muscle inflammation such as polymyositis or dermatomyositis, muscle injury from exercise or trauma, some muscular dystrophies, thyroid problems that can affect muscles, and certain liver or widespread tissue conditions. Results must be read in context. Your doctor will review them with your history and symptoms before guiding next steps.
Compare locations, see time slots, and book online at participating labs. It is easy to search for a convenient location in your area or by city or ZIP. Coverage varies by plan and provider, so please check with your insurance or ask the lab when you book.
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Booking a Aldolase Test is easy using LabFinder. Just choose your location and enter your insurance information to find the closest Aldolase Test near you.
To make a same-day appointment for a Aldolase Test, just choose your location and your insurance information to find the closest Aldolase Test location near you. If there's availability for a same-day appointment at a nearby lab location, then you will be able to book it easily through LabFinder.
LabFinder allows you to easily schedule a Aldolase Test. You can search by location and insurance to easily book a Aldolase Test near you.
LabFinder allows you to easily make an appointment for a Aldolase Test online. To make an appointment for a Aldolase Test online, just choose your location and your insurance information to find the closest Aldolase Test near you.
Yes, you can get a Aldolase Test without insurance. LabFinder allows you to search and select "Self-Pay" when booking a Aldolase Test. While pricing for the test may not be immediately available, please check by calling the lab company directly for pricing.
