Aldolase B

EPIC

Aldolase B deficiency

Section

Chemical Pathology - Enzyme

Clinical indications

For the diagnosis of aldolase B deficiency (also known as hereditary fructose intolerance). Aldolase B is deficient in liver in cases of this disease

Specimen requirement

Liver biopsy

Dispatch and handling instructions

Snap freeze immediately. Send sample on dry ice. Do NOT allow sample to thaw. To reach lab ideally within 24 hours

Turnaround time

4 to 6 weeks

Synonym

Fructose-1-P aldolase Hereditary fructose intolerance

Is it IS0 15189 accredited?

Yes