📌 What is the Aldolase Test?
A blood test that measures aldolase, an enzyme found in muscles and the liver. It helps break down sugars for energy and is used to detect muscle and liver damage.
📊 Normal Ranges (varies by lab)
✔ Adults: 1.0 - 7.5 U/L
✔ Children: Higher levels due to muscle growth
🚨 High Aldolase Levels May Indicate:
🔺 Muscle diseases (Duchenne muscular dystrophy, polymyositis)
🔺 Liver diseases (hepatitis, cirrhosis)
🔺 Heart attack (myocardial infarction)
🔺 Certain cancers (liver, muscle tumors)
📉 Low Aldolase Levels May Indicate:
🔻 Muscle-wasting conditions (advanced muscular dystrophy)
🔻 Severe liver disease (reduced enzyme production)
🎯 Purpose of the Test
✅ Diagnoses and monitors muscle disorders (muscular dystrophy, myositis)
✅ Helps detect liver diseases and tissue damage
✅ Differentiates between muscle vs. nerve-related weakness
✅ Evaluates muscle damage after injury or excessive exercise
💡 Key Facts
🔹 Aldolase is mainly found in skeletal and heart muscles
🔹 Test is often paired with CPK (creatine kinase) for muscle evaluation
🔹 Not specific to one disease, so additional tests may be needed
🔹 Avoid strenuous exercise before testing, as it can elevate aldolase levels