Aldolase is also found in the liver and cardiac muscle of the heart. Damage or disease to these organs, such as chronic hepatitis or a heart attack, will also increase aldolase levels in the blood, but to a lesser degree. Description Aldolase is measured by mixing a person's serum with a substance with which aldolase is known to trigger a reaction. The end product of this reaction is measured, and, from that measurement, the amount of aldolase in the person's serum is determined. The test is covered by insurance when medically necessary.
Results are usually available the next day.
Preparation To collect the 5-10 ml of blood needed for this test, a healthcare worker ties a tourniquet on the patient's upper arm, locates a vein in the inner elbow region, and inserts a needle into that vein. Vacuum action draws the blood through the needle into an attached tube. Collection of the sample takes only a few minutes. The patient should avoid strenuous exercise and have nothing to eat or drink, except water, for eight to ten hours before this test. Aftercare Discomfort or bruising may occur at the puncture site and the person may feel dizzy or faint.